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There was no chance of Jürgen Klopp lowering the volume, even when his brilliant team were closing in on a polished victory over one of the sides hoping to reel them in this season. No technical area could hold Liverpool’s manager. Every time Klopp saw complacency setting in, he marched down the touchline to bellow at his players, who could have been forgiven for checking the scoreboard just to make sure that they were still ahead.
But perhaps this demand for perfection is what it will take for Liverpool to retain their title. Or maybe Klopp wanted to kill the idea that his all-conquering red machine is in need of some servicing. Either way, there does not appear to be anything wrong with Liverpool. The Premier League champions looked as hungry as ever as they swatted Chelsea aside, giving Frank Lampard’s side a nasty reality check two games into the new season. Continue reading...