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#4 Recruitment
Ask any Manchester United fan and he/she will tell you the value of good recruitment. After suffering due to the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Angel Di Maria, and Radamel Falcao, Manchester United fans are well aware that spending money alone is not enough. A successful club must have a solid recruitment policy backed by a robust structure that is guided by a common vision. Klopp and company have always been very specific in their approach. Instead of signing a second or a third choice centre-back, they decided to wait for Van Dijk, and the results have been colossus. The recruitments of Xherdan Shaqiri from Stoke, Fabinho from Monaco and Alisson Becker from Roma were all shrewd and successful. Although a manager cannot be directly credited for recruitment, his inputs carry significant weight.
#5 Feel-good Factor
Those who watched the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Barcelona know very well what I am talking about here. Liverpool have always had one of the best supporters. So, the arrival of the charismatic and passionate German at the touchline always seemed like a perfect match. In a time dominated by fickle fans, Klopp has managed to develop one of the staunchest supporter bases. This a set of fans who stand beside their team in victory as well as in defeat. The scenes before the second leg against Barcelona at the Anfield clearly highlight it. Klopp and his men were greeted with immense passion and warmth even at the face of defeat. This team has earned the respect of fans and has brought out a sense of pride. This is something trophies can’t buy.
At this point, it doesn’t matter if they win any trophy or not. However, a win in the biggest cup competition in Europe will be a befitting end to this remarkable season that Liverpool had.
Klopp and his men will Never Give Up. Klopp and his men will Never Walk Alone.
