Top 10 managers of the 2017/18 season

#5 Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool are in the Champions League final under Jurgen Klopp's tutelage

After they drew their first two Champions League games, not many might have prophecied Liverpool to go romping to the finals in the spectacular fashion they have done so. For the magic he has pulled out of the hat, Jurgen Klopp deserves an ovation for taking the club this close to winning their first piece of silverware since their League Cup triumph in 2012.

So, what difference has the German boss made at Anfield? A bunch of his decisions like signing Mohammed Salah and giving youngsters Andy Robertson and Joe Gomez have hit the right mark. However, it's his management after Liverpool lost Phil Coutinho to Barcelona deserves a worthy mention.

Since the Brazilian's departure, the Liverpool players have learnt to shoulder equal responsibilities, according to Klopp.

The Kop's defence was vulnerable at times, but with Virgil van Dijk maturing day by day since his move to Anfield, they have looked stable at the back. And oh, how can we forget that fearsome triumvirate of Salah, Mane and Firmino that has run riot against every team they have come up against?

Apart from that, the ex-Dortmund boss has done a great job in instilling passion amongst his players, which was on display when his men handed 3 defeats to Guardiola's Man City in the Premier League and UCL this season.

Watching how Liverpool have grown as the season has progressed, they have done enough to be considered as serious title contenders in the Premier League next term.