Liverpool defender Nathaniel Clyne says Jurgen Klopp’s vibrant personality has given his side with the belief they can win the Premier League this season.
Klopp’s side are 11 points behind leaders Leicester City in ninth place as they prepare to face Watford at Vicarage Road on Sunday.
But England right-back Clyne believes Klopp has already made such a positive impression since replacing Brendan Rodgers as Reds boss in October that a title challenge is still a distinct possibility.
Liverpool are without a win in their last three matches in all competitions, yet morale remains high after they recovered to rescue a 2-2 draw against West Bromwich Albion last weekend thanks to Divock Origi’s strike deep into stoppage time.
Klopp celebrated Origi’s equaliser by leading his players over to the famous Kop end of Anfield to take a bow in front of the fans and it is that kind of spontaneous enthusiasm which has convinced Clyne that Liverpool’s manager has the club on the verge of something special.
“The manager said it was the best crowd since he has been at the club and he was giving something back to them,” Clyne told the Daily Telegraph.
“We didn’t know it was going to happen and it took me by surprise.
“What we did there showed we could get the crowd more motivated by doing that salute. Liverpool has a big atmosphere and we know if we get that crowd going it makes us play better.
“We were under the cosh and in the last minute we equalised. It was a good moment for us.”
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