Four years ago on this date the ‘normal one’ checked into Anfield as manager. Within seven months JK had guided us to two cup finals. Yes we lost but the seven months was crucial to JKs time here. In a sense reaching the finals was a bonus. He got to assess the squad.
2016/17 saw important players Wijnaldum, Matip, and Mane come in. He shipped out 16 players. Karius in goal and Klavan a centre back also came in. Defensively we were still shaky.
2017/18 saw Robertson, Salah, Ox Chamberlain, Solanke and Van Dijk come in. Van Dijk was a landmark signing in terms of fee and impact. Salah and Roberson were stunning successes too given their fees. Coutinho was sold to Barcelona for a record fee for us. We defy expectations to reach a Champions League final. Another landmark sign of progress.
2018/19 saw Alisson, Shapiri, Fabinho and Keita join. Alisson for a world record fee proved to be our best keeper since Grobbelaar/Reina. We have an astonishing season. We won the most points not to be league winners. But have the glorious consolation of being the best club side in Europe.
2019-Oct sees us top of the league with no significant incomings. Indeed we continued to trim the squad. We have the perfect start to the season winning all 8 fixtures.
Jürgen Klopp has done a magnificent job so far. No cringeworthy comments. A very targeted approach to signings. A very definite style of play. A manager who respects the history of the club and who shows, in both his words and actions, he understands what the club means to the fans.
Danke Jürgen.