Here we will take a closer look at whether Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp deserves more time or not. For many, and rightly so, it would be a mistake of epic proportions to part ways with the German so early this season.
Does Klopp need more time to turn things around?
Liverpool is one of the most successful clubs domestically and internationally, and the former Borussia Dortmund boss is one of the most successful football managers in the world. when fans buy Liverpool Tickets at SeatPick they know they are witnessing a world-class coach leading a world-class team. However, the team is currently going through a period of transition, with many believing that the newcomers just need time to adjust before the newly formed starting XI gets back on its winning ways.
However, some will argue that Erling Haaland didn’t take the time to adjust to playing in a new country after joining reigning champions Manchester City, so why do Liverpool’s rising stars need time to adjust to the Premier League?
Which players did Liverpool sign for the 2022/23 season?
The biggest news was Portuguese centre-forward Darwin Núñez, who arrived from Benfica for a fee of £64m. Liverpool also brought on another Portuguese international attacking midfielder, Fabio Carvalho, and Aberdeen FC right-back Calvin Ramsay. Left-back Sadio Mane, Liverpool’s prolific goalscorer, has gone to Bayern Munich and right-back Neco Williams to Nottingham Forest.
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What does Klopp need to do to turn things around?
Before people start calling for Jurgen Klopp to be sacked, whether they are Liverpool fans or not, they should give him more time for his tactics to start working before they start getting results. If they get rid of German too soon, who would they choose to replace it? Liverpool may only be in eighth place on 16 points at the moment, which is still just seven points behind third-place Spurs, but there’s still plenty of time to turn things around.
Can Liverpool keep winning the league?
The best way to assess whether Liverpool can still win the league is to take a look at the major sports betting sites to see what kind of odds are currently on offer. At this point, you will see that Liverpool are currently not the favorites to win the league. Instead, they are the fourth favorites to win the Premier League, behind Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City. On most sites they are currently priced at around +2,000 in American/Moneyline odds, which equates to 20/1 in UK fractional odds and 21.00 in European decimal odds.
In comparison, the favorites with odds manchester city they are currently priced at around -335 (which is 3/10, or 1.30) to win the league outright. A safer bet would be for Liverpool to finish in the top four. This particular market is currently averaging around -225 (4/9 or 1.25). Klopp has won it all with Liverpool and is treated like a god at the club, so he definitely deserves more time to improve the team.
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