I’m no genius: Klopp denies Liverpool targeting title tilt

Speaking to ESPN FC, Nicol insisted that he has been impressed with what the German tactician has achieved so far since arriving at Anfield, as the former Dortmund boss has won seven of the 11 games that he has been in charge of in all competitions.

Liverpool are enjoying life under Jurgen Klopp so far, and will soon see what calibre of player he can attract in the transfer market.

Klopp said it was important that the players continue to follow his tactical instructions.

“He’s changed me, not only as a footballer, but as a human being – no one had more influence than Klopp on who I became as a player”. That’s what we did at Borussia and it paid off. They just need to trust him.

The fans will also be buoyed with some great news that Klopp stated in a recent interview, he can sign players from his old club as there is no clause stopping him from doing so. “All the world is talking about ball possession, but we have to have a plan for when we have the ball and when we don’t”.

“You can’t always play with a miserable face – OK, that’s how I play tennis but that’s my problem”, he joked.

‘I know that I will have to deal with the matter of my future at some point and that people expect me to make a decision. “We know we can get better, and we know there is still a long way to go”.

There are no guarantees that the move will come to fruition, but of all the Dortmund players linked with Liverpool, the Serb feels the most likely to join next month.

“One thing is clear, we at BVB have a very good relationship with Jurgen”, he told Die Welt.

The sentiments have been reinforced in the German press by the emergence of Subotic’s unhappiness as a result of starting just two games all season, one in the Bundesliga and one in the Europa League.

Oxford, 16, has made three appearances for Slaven Bilic’s side this season but has failed to secure regular first-team football despite some impressive performances.