Introduction
Ever since Jurgen Klopp joined in 2015, the rise of Liverpool has been nothing short of a fairy tale for all the Kopites around the world. Klopp’s success includes Premier League and
Championship League trophies. There are 5 superstars that have massively contributed to the resurgence in Liverpool’s fortunes. Although these players live lavish lifestyles, they also follow strenuous training sessions to reach elite levels. Step into Anfield to enjoy the amazing atmosphere and witness the amazing performances of these elite players. Here are the 5 best players of the Klopp Era (that are still all with Liverpool today)!
Mohamed Salah
Despite being a winger, Mohamed Salah has a great scoring record at
Liverpool. Since joining in 2017, Salah has reached legendary status with the fans, having netted a total of 155 goals with 61 assists. He is the Reds’ most consistent forward and as a result, he has won 2 Golden Boots awards. Together with the whole Liverpool striking force, Salah and his striking partners are the most feared attack in football today.
Sadio Mane
As one of Klopp’s first major signings, Sadio Mane has been a key player for Liverpool. Mane has grown from strength to strength, becoming a world-class player. He is well-known for his ability to tackle high up the pitch as well as assist other strikers. Indeed, he is also a prolific striker for Liverpool, scoring 117 goals for the side, and helping the team with another 46 assists. As a result of his hard-work and talent, he won the Golden Boot award in 2019.
Virgil Van Dijk
If there was an
online casino for UK players that offered a slot game with the best centre backs in the world as its symbols, Virgil Van Dijk would definitely be one of them. In January 2018, Virgil Van Dijk became the most expensive defender following a £75 million deal. £75 million? Yes, you read that correctly. Liverpool spent £75 million on Van Dijk in January 2018. However, there were great expectations from the Liverpool camp and they were willing to splash the cash on him, and how right did they get it! Virgil Van Dijk has not disappointed one bit and has become the backbone of the Reds’ backline. His impressive display has won him the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award in 2019. He also finished just behind Lionel Messi for the Ballon d’Or in 2019.
Alisson Becker
While Van Djik shores up Liverpool’s backline, it is the Brazilian goalkeeper who has been keeping clean sheets for the Reds. Following a huge transfer fee of £65 million, Becker’s handling and shot-stopping have made him one of the most elite goalkeepers in the world. He has only conceded 138 goals in 176 matches for Liverpool. Becker has also kept a clean sheet in 84 matches for the reds.
Roberto Firmino
The Brazilian striker is one of Liverpool’s most important and legendary forwards. He has been described by Klopp as the engine of the Liverpool team and has been a staple of Liverpool’s attack since 2015. Firmino has become a fan favourite at Anfield. He is not only an effective team player, but also a prolific striker. Firmino has scored 98 goals and given 73 assists for Liverpool.
Conclusion
The Klopp era is one of the most successful periods in Liverpool’s history. The Reds went from a team battling in the Europa League to one that lifted the Champions League. They built the success initially on a solid squad, as the likes of Becker and van Dijk only joined later. However, the 5 players above are all crucial to this golden era of Liverpool. New signings like Luiz Diaz and Ibrahim Konate should become great players and extend this magical era.
Written by Alan Spencer
