Jürgen Klopp: the ‘energy giver’ who made Liverpool believe again | Andy Hunter


The German was appointed a year ago on Saturday and his combination of bear hugs, honesty and discipline has changed the atmosphere at the club

A Vauxhall Insignia estate sits in the space at Melwood where a Porsche Panamera GTS used to be. But that’s not it. Too superficial. Plus, he’s an ambassador for Vauxhall. Anfield now houses a luxurious main stand and an extra 8,500 supporters. But that’s not it either. The plans predate him. What about Adam Lallana, transformed from £25m substitute to player of the month nominee, or a team who lacked identity now powering their way into Premier League contention? Evidence of progress, unmistakably, but far from the only change Liverpool have experienced since Jürgen Klopp beamed into Anfield 12 months ago.

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