When Jurgen Klopp first stepped in at Anfield almost seven years ago, his soundbite of turning "doubters into believers" captured the imagination of both Liverpool supporters and the gathered media throng.
As a call to arms, it was both compelling and convincing. But away from the headlines and hyperbole, the Reds boss also offered a hint of what to expect once he got to grips with his new squad.
“In these days in football, all the world-class teams play the opposite of football,” he said. “I like to watch this; Bayern Munich, great team, great club; Barcelona, yes; Real Madrid; maybe on some days, Manchester City, but nobody starts as a ball possession team.
