Jurgen Klopp and John W. Henry discussed the state of the squad Klopp inherited in 2015. Klopp’s prediction about Liverpool has come true, and FSG is now working to avoid the same mistake.
With only a few matches left in charge, Klopp has led Liverpool to success in the Premier League and Europa League titles, marking a significant journey since his arrival from Borussia Dortmund. Despite this, if FSG and co. are not careful, Liverpool could lose its status as one of the best teams in English and European football.
During his early days as Liverpool boss, the owners apologized to Jurgen Klopp and expressed strong support for him. Despite the challenges, Klopp pushed for heavy investment into the playing squad, resulting in arrival of key players such as Fabinho (£43.7million), Alisson Becker (£67million) and Virgil van Dijk (£75million).
Financial restrictions continue to limit Premier League owners’ investment in clubs, making it crucial for Liverpool to stay competitive. Klopp’s work both on and off the field, especially with the midfield rebuild, suggests that his replacement is unlikely to receive a similar message from the FSG chiefs.
However, the manager at the heart of Liverpool’s post-Klopp rebuild is still unknown. Ruben Amorim remains the bookies’ favorite to take over as Liverpool continues its search for a new manager.