Next season is going to be huge season for Liverpool Football Club and could decide what influence we have on the Premier League in the next decade.
I think it is fair to say the standard of the league is going to be much higher next season. Mourinho's return, the arrival of Guardiola and Conte, the improvements of managers such as Pochettino, Bilic, Ranieri, Koeman and whoever Everton bring in , plus the ever presence of Wenger at Arsenal.
There is going to be huge amounts spent on players and teams are going to look vastly different to how they finished up this month.
Where does this leave Liverpool?
We have finished a season that in the end was unsuccessful, two finals reached could have put a different gloss to the season but it wasn't to be. A little more emphasis on the League could have meant a push for the top four but ultimately with injuries we had to prioritise. In the end, the season ended how many would expect when you sack your manager in October, a dead duck.
We do however go into next season with one glaring advantage we didn't have at the start of last season, a world class manager. No matter how much you liked Rodgers, on paper they don't compare. We already have an advantage over United, Chelsea and City next season in that we have had nearly a full season with our manager. He has had a chance to work with the players we already have and knows where we need to improve. A successful summer could really improve our chances next season.
With no European football next season, Top 4 is a must. This club cannot go another season without being in Europe's elite competition. The money brought in directly from participation in the CL and indirectly though sponsorship along with the players it attracts, is too big to miss out on again. Looking at the values of football clubs and the revenue they create and Liverpool are falling behind. United, Chelsea, Arsenal and City are all ahead with Spurs hot on our heels.
A trophy should also be an aim, this football club has gone too long without adding another trophy to its ranks. Winning is a habit and a trophy would be a great start to move onto bigger and better things.
Already this summer we have started the recruitment process with Matip, Grujic and Karius coming in. However we also need to add proven talent and winners to the team. We all know Klopp can buy young unproven talent and turn them into world class players, but that didn't happen overnight. Time is not a luxury you can afford at Liverpool and more so in the Premier League. Another trophy-less season and mid table finish could be detrimental to LFC in the years to come...
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