The manager was lauded for winning a title with a squad whose best players are ageing, yet critics argue that Klopp’s side leaned too heavily on Salah’s brilliance, which was largely independent of tactics. The summer overhaul saw five players change, but the focus on attacking reinforcements left central defence and midfield weak, a move deemed a costly mistake.
Klopp’s Squad Build Criticised for Ignoring Defeats
The coach earned praise for extracting a title from an ageing side, but Klopp’s Liverpool are criticised for over‑relying on Salah and neglecting key defensive gaps during the summer transfer window.