Yes...absolutely fantastic news. I was a Klopp doubter, I admit. There were a couple seasons there where we had 9-10 draws, followed by 11-12 draws. I felt we weren't taking lower level teams serious, and Klopp's pressing style would empty our tanks in that Dec/Jan stint where there were so many games. I wanted him out. Feels so foolish to say it now. I was totally wrong. To my defense (no pun intended) issue I felt we had was pretty mid-level defense. With the Coutinho trade, and Allison/VVD coming in.....everything changed for Liverpool.
But whatever.....what happened happened. Klopp has got the guys running like an oiled machine. It's almost comical to watch them play anyone but the absolute cream of the sport right now....as we just totally dominate from the whistle. And I'm not even bragging. When they give up the ball, they get it back in 5 seconds. They remind me alot of Barca about 10-ish years ago with Xavi and Iniesta and Mascherano how they just totally controlled what was going on. Not comparing players....just the results.
We have yet to see how this season plays out. It may be one of the most disappointing 3-weeks in football for us. The footy gods give you nothing. But even still....FA cup final, CL final (assuming no stunning loss tmrw), and riding MC's arse to the final bell for the League. <------- even if we don't actually win a single thing...that's pretty impressive. I'd like to assume we're gonna walk away with at least ONE of those....but we'll see.
And his signings. Jota...Fabinho...Diaz....Thiago. Guys like VVD, Allison, Mane. He's really been on the mark with guys (except Karius...don't know what that was about). Even a few guys I don't/didn't really like (Origi, Keata, Winnailgum <--spelling , have had some great moments. Especially Origi. I'm def warming up to the guy. some HUGE goals.
Anyhow.....Super stoked Klopp signed extension. We need to replace Matip, and after that just keep injecting a young player or two each season. I think Hendo's gonna need to be replaced before too long. Love him.....but I don't think he will have it in 2 years.