Liverpool’s Andy Robertson has spoken out about the team’s disappointing season, revealing that manager Jurgen Klopp made it clear that changes needed to be made. The Reds finished fifth in the Premier League and missed out on Champions League football, with only a Community Shield to show for their efforts. Robertson admitted that the team was aware they weren’t good enough and that things had to improve.
Heading 1: Liverpool’s Disappointing Season
Heading 2: Klopp’s Message for Change
Heading 3: Early Exits and Terrible League Form
Heading 4: Late Winning Streak
Heading 5: Preparing for the Next Season
Liverpool’s Disappointing Season
After a successful campaign the previous year, Liverpool had a huge drop off in performance. Despite only losing Sadio Mane to Darwin Nunez in the summer, the team suffered early exits in all three cup competitions and struggled in the Premier League. They finished fifth and missed out on Champions League football, with only a Community Shield to show for their efforts.
Klopp’s Message for Change
Robertson revealed that Klopp had made it clear that changes needed to be made. The manager’s message started six to eight weeks before the end of the season when they changed things and were always looking to the next season. The pre-season would be a big one, with a focus on fitness and tactics to make the team better and more competitive.
Early Exits and Terrible League Form
Liverpool suffered early exits in all three cup competitions, which coincided with terrible league form. The team only managed to patch things up with a late seven-game winning streak. Robertson admitted that they weren’t good enough and that things had to change.
Late Winning Streak
The late winning streak was triggered by Klopp letting his players know they had to improve. Robertson revealed that the message had started six to eight weeks before the end of the season when they changed things and were always looking to the next season. The team managed to finish the season on a high note, but it was too little too late.
Preparing for the Next Season
Robertson believes that Liverpool will come good again and can challenge Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. He admitted that City were simply too good for everybody last season, but Liverpool would focus on themselves and try to get back to their best. The team had dropped below the consistent standards they set for themselves in the last five to six years and had been punished for it. Robertson believes that if they can get back to their best, they can compete with any team and be successful again.
In conclusion, Liverpool had a disappointing season, but Klopp has made it clear that changes needed to be made. The team suffered early exits in all three cup competitions and struggled in the Premier League. However, a late seven-game winning streak gave them hope for the future. Robertson believes that Liverpool will come good again and can challenge Manchester City if they get back to their best. The team will focus on themselves and try to improve their fitness and tactics to make them more competitive.