Klopp arrived at LFC and net spending reduced immediately, whilst he stated he was going to win the league.The Club and squad that Klopp inherited on his arrival, when compared to the Club, squad and legacy he left on his departure are just unrecognisable…. Klopp’s journey and legacy will never be forgotten and the context of his achievements are without doubt second to none…
In Klopps last year it was clear that he had amassed the most talented squad of his tenure, the starting 11 maybe not on the same level as the Title winning 11, but the squad overall so much better on all levels..
I think some pundits and rival fans don't really understand and appreciate how difficult Klopps journey was, trying to compete with Man City and Real Madrid with such limited resources and from such an incredibly low starting point …
I think what many people now fail to recognise is that in Klopps final season, he had completely rebuilt the midfield and despite this he still managed to challenge on all four fronts right until the last stages, extensive injuries ultimately cost us dear along with some much discussed Refereeing moments, but also that new midfield was still finding its feet and developing an understanding both on and off the field.
This season that midfield is far more settled, and it’s this along with Slot moving Gravenberch into the No6 which was an inspired decision is one of the reasons for Slots success in the season so far….
However, following Klopp was always going to be a tough gig and getting the squad on board was also going to be equally difficult, when you then factor in having to tweak the playing style from the organised midfield chaos of Klopps tactics to Slots preferred more cultured and considered midfield approach is also very impressive…
In defence of Klopp, he never had at his disposal during his time at LFC as technical a midfield squad that Slot inherited, so I am sure if Klopp had stayed, I am confident he would have probably adopted a similar midfield transition, but saying that what Slot has done this season is just Elite coaching at its best and I am sure now Klopp sits back and just watches from afar with nothing but admiration and pride for Slots tenure to date….
Fingers crossed Slot can maintain this amazing performance curve start and finish it off with ideally a Premier League Title and maybe another trophy… fingers crossed eh…
So far so brilliant Arne…����
It's funny how people can be so excited when Klopp signed, and utterly surprised that he suceeded after he left.
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