Charismatic German manager Jurgen Klopp swept into Anfield for his presentation press conference on Friday and over the course of 26 minutes charmed and entertained a huge media gathering.
The way he handled the media was extraordinary. He had them eating out of the palm of his hand, especially with line “Everyone has told me about the British press, so it’s up to you to show me they are all liars!”
That raised a chuckle, as his did response when asked to compare himself with Jose Mourinho, who on his first Chelsea news conference famously referred to himself as the special one.
Klopp scoffed at the suggestion and responded: “I’m a normal guy- I’m the Normal One,” which, of course, is one the many headline-grabbing responses from the charismatic German.
But throughout it all he repeated simple messages one of which is that squad he inherited from Brenden Rodgers is good enough to compete with their Premier League rivals.
“This would be a really good moment for a restart,” he said.
“If someone wants to help Liverpool they have to change from doubters to believers.
“It is important we let the players feel the confidence and the trust of the people.
“They have to think they can reach the expectations of all the people, of all the fans, of the press.”
Nevertheless, Liverpool’s long history and their 25-year wait for a title hangs heavy around those charged with restoring success to Anfield.
“Twenty-five years ago is a long time,” Klopp added.
“In this time all people have tried to get better, to improve, to take the next title. But history is only the base for us. It is all the people are interested in, but you don’t take history in your backpack and carry it with you for 25 years.
“We can wait for it, but I don’t want to say we can wait 20 years. If we sit here in four years I think we’ll have won one title – I’m pretty sure.”
On the other hand, The former Manchester United Goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel took a dig at Klopp on Twitter that it’s not that easy Mr. Klopp.
Here is the Tweet by Peter Schmeichel:
First mistake..?? Others have made the same promise! #It‘sNotThatEasyMrKlopp https://t.co/LKK0oGfEE4
— Peter Schmeichel (@Pschmeichel1) October 9, 2015