Liverpool under Klopp peaked, in terms of style, performances and offensive efficiency, somewhere between the CL and PL wins. I just don’t think Liverpool will reach that level of consistency again tbh
I think the big teams have gained more quality, with more competence coaches and have become familiar with Klopp’s tactics to the point others in the big 6 can compete with Liverpool H2H much better now
Interesting, I personally wouldn’t count Klopp out so easily tbh. Konate and VVD returning will be much better than that pile of crap that was Phillips and Kabak.
There is a big risk that one or both of Salah and Mane fall off badly soon. Players of their type (top level wide forwards, dependent on elite short area quickness and dribbling) have not aged well in the Premier League historically due to injury/decline.
Titi was not the same player after the injury at 29.
Sanchez fell apart completely at 29.
Rooney fell off badly around 28-29.
Hazard’s body collapsed at age 28.
Not saying this will necessarily happen but its a big risk and if those two become sub elite guys who are decent when playing but often injured then Liverpool is in big trouble. Jota is a nice player but I haven’t seen the evidence yet that he can get to their top level.
I’m not sure it’s the cause for celebration we all probably thought it was a year plus ago, but I’d say it’s definitely good news when compared to them politely saying goodbye to Ole and hiring a serial winner like Conte, which is obviously the kind of thing United should be doing.
If its a binary choice between “good” and “bad”, it’s obviously good imo