JURGEN KLOPP promised his Liverpool players they “will be winners” to inspire their stunning comeback from last season’s title heartbreak.
Few teams could handle being denied the trophy despite storming to 30 wins and 97 points – yet the Reds managed to get even better.
Klopp vowed that his side would become champions eventuallyCredit: PA:Press Association
Manchester City edged the 2018/19 title but were 23 points back when this campaign’s crowning took place, following their defeat at Chelsea on Thursday night.
Even their stunning finishes of 100 and 98 points in the past two years may not have been enough to edge this edition of Klopp’s Liverpool, as they push towards three figures themselves.
But such an achievement seemed far off when the German spoke to his side on May 12, 2019.
A 2-0 win over Wolves made it nine wins in a row to finish off the campaign yet City’s 14-in-a-row somehow denied them.
Klopp then reportedly spoke to his beleaguered dressing room and inspired their incredible effort to finally reach the summit.
The Independent quote the coach as telling his team: “I couldn’t be prouder of you.
“What you have managed this season is incredible.
“I am so happy to be your manager, I wouldn’t swap this group of mentality giants for anyone.
“You will be winners, because that’s what you all are.”
Next on the Reds’ radar will be a record points total, which requires another five wins from their last seven games.
First to provide a guard of honour will be Pep Guardiola’s City at Etihad Stadium on July 2.
Relegation threatened Aston Villa and Brighton then take on the champions before games with Burnley and Arsenal.
The season is wrapped up away to Newcastle after the likely trophy lift on July 18, at home to the side that helped award Liverpool the title, Chelsea.
Liverpool fans continue their celebrations as they party through the night after Premier League victory
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
