Liverpool legend John Barnes did not expect Jurgen Klopp directly give the trophy this season. According to him, the success or failure of new Klopp could be most quickly next season.
Klopp came to Liverpool in October 2015 ago to replace Brendan Rodgers. Under the direction of German managers, the Reds have not been really consistent.
At the end of last week, Liverpool defeated Southampton with the score 2-3 even though they had two goals. The defeat complicate their efforts to finish in the top four zones. They are now within seven points of Manchester City, who are fourth championship.
Outside the Premier League, Liverpool have been knocked out of the FA Cup. However, they still have a chance to be a champion in the Europa League. Team based at Anfield it will be against former team Klopp, Borussia Dortmund, in the quarterfinals.
Barnes assess Klopp still need time to adapt and build the team he wants. Hence, Barnes would wait until next season to see the results of hard work Klopp.
"I would much expect Liverpool next season, when he got the preseason, when he recruited the players themselves," said Barnes, Liverpool winger in 1987-1997, to Omnisport.
"I hope owned and Liverpool fans is when we have seen them play the way he wants, against Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea. You could see that he was taking them in the right direction, "he added.
"So, we have to give him this season and next season when he had four weeks to work with the players, bring the players themselves, he'll okay," said Barnes.
"I think we do not need a massive overhaul. I think we have to do is improve the quality. We have players who are very good, but I think we might need two or three players with star quality, "he continued.
"An example is Chelsea. When they won the league, they had already recruited (Cesc) Fabregas and (Diego) Costa, two players with the qualities that helped them win the league, helped by their other eight players who are players who are very good, "said Barnes.
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