also encouragement to be taken from how Liverpool's existing players have embraced Klopp's high-intensity style. In his first game in charge against Spurs in October they became the first team in 2015/16 to outrun Mauricio Pochettino's men, and Premier League tracking data shows they have covered an average of 114.1km per game compared to 107.9km under Rodgers.

Liverpool managers' Premier League win percentages Manager PL win percentage Roy Hodgson 35% Kenny Dalglish 43% Brendan Rodgers 52% Jurgen Klopp 43%

Defender Kolo Toure has described "the attitude of the players" as the biggest change under Klopp, and the increased intensity has been obvious. "We have to work more and of course it's a new style for us but we are adapting to it," Coutinho told Sky Sports in February. "We're veryhappy with him since he arrived, he has changed the team's style of play and now we're playing better," added Firmino.

Roberto Firmino celebrates after scoring for Liverpool against Manchester United

So while Liverpool's points tally is lower than Klopp might have envisaged when he first took the job, there is plenty of evidence to suggest he is making his presence felt. The 48-year-old has stressed the need for patience in his first season in charge, but a top-four finish is not beyond them and they are still in the mix for the Europa League.

The outlook might not be as cloudy as it appears for Liverpool, and Tottenham's visit to Anfield on Saturday Night Football gives Klopp the chance to show that they are on the right path.

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