Klopp at the Kop: Will former Dortmund boss succeed at Liverpool?

Overcoming Munich in the Bundesliga also ended Dortmund’s nine-year wait for a German title, clinching the league crown in 2011 and 2012, also winning a domestic double during that latter campaign.

Liverpool are currently going under a similar, yet more daunting, situation in the Premier League, having never won the top flight title since its reincarnation in 1992, and their previous division coup coming in 1990.

Klopp undoubtedly faces a tough task in his new role, but the German is extremely determined, having previously outlined his intentions to only join a club that needed a rejuvenation of their domestic status after a fall from grace. Sound familiar?

The job for this experienced coach is to, not to just simply wake a sleeping giant, but to evoke it from a previously ceaseless oblivion.

In Europe, where the Reds will look to once again compete after previously failed attempts to mount any sort of a challenge, Klopp also has experience, having overseen Dortmund’s path to the 2013 Champions League final, only to narrowly lose 2-1 to their bitter Bavarian rivals.

In addition to his winning mentality and the aura of confidence that surrounds him, Klopp has a great connection with fans, something that should become a decisive factor during his reign, with Liverpool 16/1 to lift the Europa League this season.

Also, he will bring a high-tempo playing-style to Anfield, with his former Dortmund side having been a delight to watch going forward, and his passion for blooding youth into his set-up to create potential superstars will be a welcomed asset.

Players such as Robert Lewandowski, Mats Hummels, Shinji Kagawa, Ilkay Gundogan, Marco Reus and Mario Gotze only became true talents under his guidance and were of his own creation. The nurturing boss also managed to maintain standards when some of those stars were lured away, continuously overcoming domestic obstacles.

Essentially, Klopp has already achieved with Dortmund what Liverpool are desperately craving. He was devoted and loyal to their hopeful project, rebuilding the club’s fortunes and eventually bringing back success to a set-up that, like the Reds, had previously held plenty of rich tradition, history and potential.

Time will tell whether or not Klopp can emulate his own past accolades with Dortmund during his time at Anfield, but the German undoubtedly possesses the qualities and character needed to succeed in his latest quest in England.