I think a lot of people felt the same when Shankly retired. But we don't need a new Klopp, just someone wise, canny and able to build on his foundations rather than have the ego to tear it all up because he thinks he can build something better.
LFC was about having the humility to respect what same before whilst having the ability to carve your own distinct nice that still honoured that.
I'd be really interested to see if Gerrard ever gets offered a coaching role at the club. Say, the reserves, or under 23s. I love that he is learning for himself, but he must surely like the idea of learning from a man like Jurgen.
I think a huge advantage that the club had back then, was that there was no extensive analytics or video scouting or really any of that. I believe Liverpool were good because analysis and imitation of good practices was nigh on impossible. That's why dominance was able to continue through 4 managers and why that sort of dynastical dominance is unlikely nowadays.
Just an opinion though.
I believe the only real way to hand over success is with continuity. If (and a huge IF) Gerrard was to be our next manager, I think it would do us and him good if he came on as an assistant manager for a year or two as Klopps contract runs out. That way the majority of the methods and club staff would either remain the same, or change in a smooth transition.
It'll never happen, like anywhere, but I love the idea of it.
