3) Sterling and Gerrard exits should help
Two players who were more of a distraction than they were worth last season, Steven Gerrard and Raheem Sterling both leaving Anfield can give Liverpool something of a fresh start. Gerrard’s exit was always going to be difficult to handle, with the club legend rightly phased out of the side after passing his peak some time ago. Meanwhile, Sterling’s contract situation won’t have helped the team focus on matters on the pitch. With some great signings in their place, Liverpool should soon find that they won’t miss either player very much at all.