8 managers who had an instant impact at their clubs this season

Jurgen Klopp – Liverpool

Klopp has managed to take Liverpool to two cup finals without making a single permanent signing

Liverpool’s decision to appoint Jurgen Klopp as their manager is arguably their best decision since signing Luis Suarez. When the German took charge of the club, the club were in 10th position and he had a depleted squad at his disposal due to injuries to players like Sturridge, Firmino, Henderson, Ings, Benteke, Lovren and Gomez.

Klopp had a slow start to his spell with Liverpool, but registered impressive wins away to Chelsea and Manchester City. With those victories, he managed to win more games against previous season’s top 4 sides in less than two months than Rodgers managed in his entire tenure as Liverpool manager.

Liverpool were involved in four different competitions under Klopp and the fixture pile up showed its effect on the team in certain games. However, the reds enjoyed a brilliant cup run and managed to reach the final of the League Cup and the Europa League. Liverpool’s run in the Europa League was very impressive as they overcame Manchester United, Villarreal and tournament favourites Borussia Dortmund along the way.

The charismatic German was also able to improve the performance of players who struggled under Brendan Rodgers and some of them include players like Lallana and Lovren who faced the wrath of the fans for their performance before Klopp’s arrival.

Interestingly, Liverpool have created 492 chances in the league this season and only Spurs with 500 have created more. This is despite the fact that Klopp was not in charge for the first eight league games.

Klopp’s achievements without making any permanent transfers or a pre-season is simply amazing and if he can make some shrewd signings like he did at Dortmund, then Liverpool could be a force to reckon with next season.