Today, October 8th, is a special day for Liverpool fans.

On October 8th, 2015, exactly nine years ago, German manager Jürgen Klopp replaced Brendan Rodgers, who was dismissed for a poor start to the season having come so close to winning the Premier League title the previous campaign. Since then, the club has entered one of the most successful periods in its history.

There wasn’t immediate success for Klopp at Liverpool in a league sense, but there was clear improvement in terms of style. Liverpool became far more interesting and entertaining to watch.

Klopp’s time as Liverpool manager was full of wonderful moments. His impact at Anfield will never be forgotten.

The former Borussia Dortmund coach quickly transformed the team, making them Manchester City’s main rival in the Premier League title race.

Under Klopp’s leadership, Liverpool won the Premier League for the first time in their history and secured the Champions League title in the 2018/19 season. The Reds also reached the Champions League final twice, though they were defeated on both occasions by Real Madrid.

Klopp departed Liverpool at the end of last season, leaving before the expiration of his contract due to burnout and taking a break from coaching.

The news of Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool departure at the end of the 2023/24 season hit fans like a ton of bricks and shocked the entire football world in the process. Klopp departs Merseyside with an indisputable legacy.

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Klopp’s Record at Liverpool:

  • 489 matches;
  • 304 wins;
  • 100 draws;
  • 85 losses;
  • 2.07 points per game;
  • 8 trophies;

Arne Slot is now reaping the rewards of the sound foundations left by the charismatic German.

In the current season, Liverpool is being managed by Dutchman Arne Slot. The team has won 9 of their first 10 matches, marking the best managerial debut in the club’s history.

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