History suggests Klopp can crown Liverpool bow with White Hart Lane win

A DFB Pokal bow against regional rivals Rot-Weiss Essen ended 3-1 in the BvB’s favour, which was a sign of things to come, with a maiden German Super Cup outing for the coach with that club resulting in a resounding 3-1 triumph against soon-to-be bitter foes Bayern Munich. What a way to welcome yourself to a new stage!

It did not stop there, however, as a first Bundesliga game in charge saw the brilliant boss beat Bayer Leverkusen away 3-2. The Merseyside men would be happy to win by any of those outcomes, and it is a tempting 5/1 chance for London to rain goals and the Reds to score three or more.

Notably, canny Klopp used variations of a 4-4-2 in all of his first outings as a coach, eventually developing fluid formations lauded for their ability to transition so easily from defence to attack.

Always eager to adapt to the tools at his disposal, Coral experts have already speculated that the coach may employ a 4-4-2 diamond, considering the lack of quality wide options available at Anfield.

Though with Christian Benteke still injured, expect to see Daniel Sturridge up top for now, and Danny Ings may not be a shoe-in for an away game, despite his willingness to chase and press. Philippe Coutinho could instead operate behind the striker with a view to fitting in both the Brazilian and compatriot Roberto Firmino in future.

It certainly appears as if Reds players have taken to the new tactics, after midfield grafter Lucas told press: “It has been very positive. He seems to be very passionate – he likes to put in everything that he has and he asks the players for the same.

“Be very intense, be aggressive with yourself, is what he has been saying. Always try to be better, always give 10 metres more, because that will be the key to success,” added the South American. Liverpool fans will be awaiting this bow with baited breath.