Jurgen Klopp, sporting a bespectacled smile, takes a seat for his first-ever interview with the British media. The Liverpool team he has taken over has struggled to win anything thus far this season and shows no signs of letting up on their lengthy title drought. Not that the recently appointed manager is hyping his prospects just yet. His famous declaration, "I am the typical one," "What other individuals think when you walk in is not that important," he continues.

After you depart, what people think matters far more." After eight and a half game-changing years, Klopp is leaving the stage right after giving the Kop his farewell fist pump. Lets evaluate his accomplishments by looking at the numbers.

At Liverpool, How Many Championships Has Klopp Won?

If you only consider Klopp's collection of awards, it is impressive. A UEFA Super Cup, a FIFA Club World Cup, an FA Cup, twice EFL Cups, a Premier League title, a Champions League crown, the Community Shield, and more. During that championship-winning 201920 season, his Liverpool squad broke the 100-point barrier and became the quickest team in history to reach 30 wins.

Had Real Madrid not suffered devastating losses in the Champions League final in 201718 and 202122, along with Manchester City's futile attempts to win the Premier League despite scoring 90 points twice and finishing second, his trophy cabinet would have been much fuller as well. During the identical press conference, Klopp discussed converting "doubters become believers" and the unwavering pursuit of excellence that defined his leadership, instilling confidence and self-worth in Reds supporters.

The German's reign was far from ideal, though. Fallow years accompanied the dismal times his sides failed to meet expectations. His Reds team was jaded after coming just seventh in the previous season and did a poor job of retaining their title in 202021. Liverpool did in fact compete on four fronts in the 202122 season to the very end, losing the Premier League as well as the Champions League championships but retaining two domestic cups. Comparably, despite his Reds squad's outstanding performance this season, he only has 1 EFL Cup to demonstrate for it since his team ran out of gas at a crucial point. Although he was unable to make every Liverpool fan's wish come true, Klopp gave them permission to dream once more.

Who has Given Klopp the Most Plays?

Liverpool's highest running numbers of the season were evident in Klopp's first game in charge, a fierce 0-0 draw against Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham at White Hart Lane. Klopp has signed 121 players since that day. It should come as no surprise that Mohamed Salah leads Trent Alexander-Arnold in minutes played. Joe Hardy, a striker for Bootle, played just eight minutes of action in an FA Cup match at Shrewsbury in the month of February 2020.

On deadline day in 2022, Brazil's Arthur was signed to fill a huge void in Liverpool's midfield, but he only played 13 minutes for the Reds. Spare some good wishes for him. There are also those who score goals. With 211 goals, Salah is first, followed by his deadly duo of Sadio Mane (120) as well as Roberto Firmino (110). Perhaps surprisingly, James Milner (25) made the top 10. For the Reds manager, Klopp's "Mr Professional" played nearly everywhere, and he probably should have gone in goal if needed.

Which Opponents Has He Liked and Disliked the Most?

Real Madrid is the only team that has really got a firm grasp on Klopp's Liverpool. It was undoubtedly difficult to accept two losses in the Champions League final against the Spanish powerhouses. Even though he has had some great victories over both Manchester United and City, he will undoubtedly be upset by his record versus them. Against those two opponents, the average scores per game are 1.48 and 1.43, respectively.

Conversely, many clubs detested playing the Reds while Klopp, especially Aston Villa, had only one victory during his leadership at Anfield. Even though it was the thrilling 7-2 triumph at Villa Park devoid of fans in 2020, Klopp still had them beaten. Likewise, Watford, Newcastle, and Bournemouth who were destroyed 9-0 at Anfield a couple of seasons ago have all struggled under Klopp. In actuality, Klopp has a record of lower than two goals per game versus just five Premier League teams.

How does Klopp Stack up Against Other Head Coaches?

It is regrettable for Klopp in many respects that he led Liverpool during this time. Less than a year after his arrival, Pep Guardiola, a manager who had defeated them in the Bundesliga and turned out to be just a bit too formidable during their time as one in England joined him in the Premier League.

Only Guardiola, the unstoppable Sir Alex Ferguson, and Antonio Conte can be found in the archives of Premier League coaches with a higher victory percentage than the previous Reds manager. Instead of just the one trophy that he won in 201920, Klopp would have had a hefty collection of Premier League winners' medals in a different period. This is supported by his track record in comparison to other Liverpool managers, and the Reds have had a number of exceptional head coaches over the years.

The Bottom Line!

Liverpool fans will always recall Jurgen Klopp's tenure as manager as one marked by significant transitions, thrilling victories, and a few near misses. He helped players develop, won numerous titles, and restored Liverpool's dominance as a team. Even though not every fantasy was realized, Klopp raised the bar for Liverpool supporters and offered them hope. As he bids farewell, his legacy lives on in the hearts of supporters who once again had faith in the Reds in addition to the trophies.