It's not like it hasn't been anticipated here several times already, but the hype for Jurgen Klopp's upcoming season with Liverpool is real and it's coming to your television by mid-August. It's nice that all the other Premier League teams and newcomers have us all excited, but the fact that Liverpool hasn't won a single Premier League title since the tournament was created back in 1991 gives it an extra spicy ingredient to all the mix.
That and the presence of German manager Jurgen Klopp who has done a fantastic job with the team, they are fast turning into one of the most expected debut in the Premier League mostly because they haven't really made any transfer with huge names attached to them and people are expecting Jurgen Klopp to turn a fairly decent team into a championship winning side anytime soon. To former Reds player Harry Kewell, the expectations are high.
Talking to the Liverpool Echo, Kewell said: "I'm excited, I won't lie. I think the club can become a force again with him in charge. I think this is a hugely important time for the club. They have a top manager in place now, and I think that he believes he can bring success. I think back to when I went there in 2003 – everything was about ending that wait for a title. That was 13 years ago, and they’re still waiting. It's the biggest club in Britain, and you can sense just how much it craves that league title. Everyone wants it, and I think with Jurgen Klopp in charge they can get there."
Kewell also added: "I enjoyed Brendan Rodgers' team a couple of years ago, but I think what Jurgen brings to the table in terms of that passion, desire and knowledge can make the difference. It's easy to say, but I think there are good times ahead. I have a lot of Liverpool-supporting friends, and I don't think I've ever seen them this excited about a new season. And if they are excited, then so am I!"
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