How does Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain compare with his fellow Liverpool midfield?

Liverpool's most recent acquisition Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain seemed an ideal purchase, with an increase in fixtures thanks to Champions League qualification, the Englishman provided a sense of strength derived from his £35m price-tag.

Huge figures created a Summer transfer window, the likes of which have never been seen, with the most expensive player (Neymar) being sold for a figure rising to above £200m, making the scoop of an England international, an 'under-the-radar' bargain.

However with five fixtures already under his belt, his early Liverpool career has been a rocky start with just one win, two losses and two draws coupled with no registered goals or assists so far, it seems that the former Arsenal and Southampton man is currently off track.

The Reds have however not been held back by Chamberlain's slow integration, with the likes of Phillipe Cotuinho, Jordan Henderson and Giorgio Wijnaldum showcasing their ability in recent games, as Sadio Mane, Mohammad Salah and Roberto Firmino are clicking in perfect harmony.

Despite the 24-year-old not yet hitting the heights, manager Jürgen Klopp is in no hurry to leave him out to dry as he talked about his latest acquisition following his first start:

 "He didn’t have the best game of his life so in the world of football at the moment you get criticised for that, but I am not in doubt. He did really well in some moments but he is still trying to adapt to our style of play."

So while Chamberlain adapts to the Liverpool style of way, his Premier League statistics may still be a cause for concern, as his lack of assists and goals leave him some way of the standard of his fellow midfielders.

As other players who have split opinion such as Alberto Moreno, may not seem to be doing a perfect job, their stats have proven otherwise - but with the Englishman, this does not seem to be the case.

However, with his time at Anfield still in its early days, he has many more chances to prove his worth; as a £35m transfer fee will be anything but a "gamble" in the eyes of the German in the hot-seat.

Alberto Moreno Liverpool's secret weapon

Alberto Moreno – a player who attracts criticism and controversy, but yet a constant figure on manager Jurgen Klopp’s team-sheet, but why?

The £12 million purchase was deemed the answer to all of Liverpool’s left-back problems, and a sensational debut goal seemed to reassure any doubt within the Kop faithful.

However, three years down the line and the 25-year-old has split opinion regarding his ability, with his defensive attributes also brought into question.

Despite The Reds shipping 12 goals in the eight fixtures Moreno has featured, the Spaniard who at one point looked to be the next figure offloaded – now looks a mainstay at Anfield.

Second chances are a rarity in the football world, yet Klopp seems to have granted his now first choice left-back a stay of execution, a decision that seems to be paying off.

With five wins, two draws and one defeat in the matches Moreno has played, the Spaniard looks to be a key player in his manager’s continuing plans.

What may be the full-back’s saving grace is by no means his defensive statistics, but his attacking positives which rival any opponent around the Premier League.

Totalling six chances created, Moreno has proven himself to be a valuable asset to Klopp’s attack hungry reds, a positive yet worrying stat for some.

Despite adding an extra slice of firepower to an already impressive collection of attacking talent, his defensive ability may be less than a worry as first thought.

A respectable 75% of his tackles have been won, a stat matched by both Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso and Benjamin Mendy.

With just four starts in the Premier League under his belt it seems that Moreno may finally be getting to grips with the fast-paced English game as he is beginning to show the form that warranted his steep price-tag.

However, with Summer signing Andy Robertson breathing down his neck, and with James Milner and Joe Gomez capable replacements, he looks to be in a continuing fight for his position.