re: tOfficial Liverpool 2017/2018 Thread: “Upgrades Incoming Edition: A Great Season!”

I don't disagree, TFTC. I just think Klopp has a specific idea of what he wants and needs at CB and he doesn't feel the need to go outside those parameters for what he feels would be a shot in the dark.

I could well be wrong, but though he is undoubtedly advised up and down the line on personnel and team management, I believe Klopp FULLY runs the entire operation. Who to play. Who to buy. Who to start. Who to sell. (I believe the one thing he doesn't bother with is dotting the i's and crossing the t's on team finance and business, though the people that DO are obliged to back him with regard to team building and structuring. That is the only sane thing for FSG to be doing for the coach who is well on his way to restoring huge value to this historic club. Klopp doesn't "need" this job, so I am 99.99% positive FSG is doing whatever he needs to keep him happy.)

I couldn't be more thrilled at the progress this team has made under Klopp. I wonder if people truly understand that, as of now, he has still been in charge of this team FOR LESS THAN TWO YEARS (Oct. 5th will be his 2-yr Liverpool anniversary).

Yes, like any other human being I WANT ALL THE THINGS NOW too. But, from a rational perspective, we've bought and promoted quality depth into the squad at what has been our most vulnerable positions to injury (forwards, wingers, midfielders). I damn sure hope Liverpool gets the VVD deal across the line even so.