"Tham lam" has always been Klopp's favorite word. The German coach not only wants to win but also has to win beautifully, win regularly and win overwhelmingly. For Klopp, the first factor is not the qualifications to wear the Liverpool shirt, every player must show their desire.
Since arriving at Anfield in 2015, Klopp has won four trophies for Liverpool, especially the Champions League and Premier League. Over the past 6 years and especially in the past 3 years, Liverpool has always been the strongest team in the world. However, 6 years with 4 titles, although very valuable, will help The Kop's current squad become the strongest version in their history?
The answer is probably not. In the past, Liverpool in the 70s and 80s of the 20th century were considered the strongest. They dominate English football, winning 4 Champions Leagues and countless other titles. Liverpool is still very strong at the moment, but in England, they cannot be better than Man City or Chelsea. Meanwhile, in the European arena, The Kop have only had 1 Champions League in 6 years under Jurgen Klopp.
The League Cup quarter-final has never been as meaningful to Klopp and Liverpool as it was this morning. The Kop tried, went to the penalty shootout and overcame it in a thrilling way. During Klopp's tenure at Liverpool, he has never won a tournament that was considered the third most important in England, after the Premier League and FA Cup.
Pep Lijnders - Klopp's assistant said at a press conference before the match that if anyone wants to become a Liverpool legend, they must win all domestic tournaments. How do Lijnders understand the importance of the FA Cup but do not underestimate the value of the League Cup?
Therefore, Klopp's task with the League Cup is very important because the last time the Anfield team got it was 9 years ago. If they win this season, it will be 10 years since The Kop last won this arena. When Pep Guardiola goes to Manchester City or Jose Mourinho goes to Chelsea, they also need a League Cup, just like the current Klopp case.
It is surprising that Klopp has won 4 titles with Liverpool in the past 6 years, and they have never enjoyed a winning atmosphere at Wembley (no FA Cup and League Cup). The world's top stars such as Salah, Mane, Van Dijk need to enjoy the victorious atmosphere at this great sanctuary.
Liverpool are more greedy, winning every possible title as Pep's Manchester City are doing. Leicester City - Liverpool's loser this morning was crowned twice at Wembley with the FA Cup and the English Super Cup, which is a source of pride for an English team, Liverpool in this era have not had despite their greatness.
There is one more semi-final before coming to Wembley in February 2022. From now until then, the greed of Klopp and his students needs to be revealed more.
