6 steps in the evolution of Liverpool FC under Jürgen Klopp

The one missing piece in the perfect storm for Jurgen Klopp's Reds.
The one missing piece in the perfect storm for Jurgen Klopp's Reds.

#3 Top class recruitment on the road to Kiev

Liverpool's two key players.
Liverpool's two key players.

One of the main reasons why Jürgen Klopp has enjoyed a lot of success at Anfield has been his stellar record in the transfer market. Having signed Mane and Wijnaldum among a couple of others in 2016, Klopp further molded the Reds into the model he envisioned. They were getting closer and closer.

Mohamed Salah and Andrew Robertson joined Liverpool in 2017, both of whose signings raised major doubts amongst the external environment around the club. They were followed by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on deadline day and finally, Virgil van Dijk in the winter transfer window. However, Coutinho moved to Barcelona in a move which was inevitable for a while. Liverpool reached the Champions League final that season, proving that they are not a one-man team. But it was one man, who had left the biggest impression in his debut season at Anfield.

Salah scored 44 goals in all competitions, a ridiculous burst in consistency and an anomaly from Liverpool's steady and progressive ascent. Another top-four finish ensued, but Liverpool lost the Champions League final 3-1 to Real Madrid. There was still work to be done for the German and his team.

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