Steve Nicol: Jurgen Klopp could be sacked next season
It is two years since Klopp took over the reins at Liverpool from Brendan Rodgers.
And while the German coach took the Reds to the Europa League and League Cup final in his first season in charge, it has been far from plain sailing.
Liverpool’s attacking threat under Klopp has looked like world-beaters on occasions but their defending has cost them on numerous occasions.
In contrast, Jose Mourinho won two trophies in his first year at Old Trafford and United are currently joint-top with Manchester City, seven points ahead of Liverpool.
Too much under Klopp seems to be based on that call for passion and excitement
Alan Shearer
And Newcastle legend Shearer believes Klopp will never challenge for the title unless he changes his approach to a similar style adopted by Mourinho.
“While they may have finished behind Liverpool in the table, they have two trophies to show for their work last season — the Europa League and League Cup — and return to Anfield joint-top of the table on points and favourites for victory,” Shearer told The Sun.
“Who knows, the occasion may lift Liverpool to victory.
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Jurgen Klopp faces a tough challenge against Manchester United this weekend
“Yet too much under Klopp seems to be based on that call for passion and excitement.
“They play one way and it is not going to win them the league — great going forward on their day but they simply cannot defend.
“Mourinho, by contrast, has plotted a course to get his team back to the top.
“He knows how to win even if it means shutting up shop.”
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