#1 Liverpool would’ve missed out on Jurgen Klopp
Had Brendan Rodgers achieved glory that season, he would most likely still be at Anfield today. Although the likes of Chelsea and Real Madrid have been known to sack managers who win trophies, it’s difficult to imagine Liverpool letting go of the man who brought them their first EPL title.
The fact that Rodgers was replaced by Klopp is the one positive outcome of that slip. Rodgers’ Liverpool of 2013/14 were astonishingly quick, sharp and deadly on the attack, but there were some glaring deficiencies in defence.
The partnership between Suarez and Sturridge carried Liverpool that season, with the two of them scoring most of the club’s 101 league goals. Their attacking prowess papered over the significant cracks in defence which saw the team concede more than 50 goals.
Although Rodgers got some things right, the success was never sustainable. Nobody will argue that the Ulsterman is a better man for the job than Klopp. With the German leading the club, it is clear for all to see that Liverpool have a bright future.
That’s not to say that there won’t be failures and disappointments, but they’re on a good path to possible success.
