Liverpool have established themselves as one of the very best teams in Europe under Jurgen Klopp’s watch. From struggling to qualify for the Champions League, the German quickly transformed the Reds into a side that would be champions of England, Europe and the world, reaching European Cup final after European Cup final and establishing themselves as Man City’s main title-rivals.
Seven years on from the German’s arrival at Anfield and Sadio Mane ’s exit to Bayern Munich has seemingly signalled the end of his first great Liverpool side. With the Reds squad that has delivered success in recent years ageing, such a day was always coming and, having signed a contract extension until 2026, Klopp is now focussed on building his side’s next generation.
As a result, while the likes of Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah will follow Mane out of the exit door sooner rather than later, Liverpool are in safe hands going forward. Despite entering a transitional period, they are well-placed to continue recent success with the signings of Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Calvin Ramsay and Fabio Carvalho showing this soft launch is taking place in plain sight.
