Jurgen Klopp arrived as manager of Liverpool in October amid a swirl of anticipation, joining the Reds following a successful seven-year spell in charge of Borussia Dortmund, ending his sabbatical for the opportunity to manage in the Premier League
"From doubter to believer," came his initial mission statement, delivered during an emphatic opening interview with LFCTV, and picking up the pieces from Brendan Rodgers' ultimately failed reign, this was a major challenge.
When Fenway Sports Group cast Rodgers aside following Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Merseyside rivals Everton at the beginning of October—just 11 games into the season—the Ulsterman's squad was one far removed from that which challenged so admirably for the Premier League title in 2013/14.