The Reds have been on a full-throttle nosedive since Boxing Day, all but surrendering their league title to runaway leaders Manchester City, but there were green shoots of recovery in South Yorkshire at the weekend, as Jurgen Klopp stopped the rot of a four-game losing run and picked up three points at Sheffield United.
His job will now be to build some momentum and ensure his side secure Champions League football for next season, starting with Thursday’s matchup against Chelsea. The Blues have looked a different beast under Tuchel and are reaping the rewards from a changing of the guard, making this showdown at Anfield a very fascinating prospect.
