'Trust the process': Liverpool lover Walter hopes Proteas can learn from the Reds

Liverpool-loving Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter hopes his charges will be able to draw parallels with how his favourite football club is currently navigating what some would call a small stagnation spell.

Liverpool, who last season were on the cusp of winning an unprecedented quadruple of the league title, FA Cup, Champions League, and League Cup, only ended up with the FA Cup and League Cup.

They finished second behind Manchester City in the league, lost the Champions League final 1-0 to Real Madrid, and could only boast winning both domestic cups in finals against Chelsea in the end.

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Liverpool remains at the top of footballing conversations after wiping the floor with Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday, and Walter couldn't help but let off a grin when asked about the team he supports.

"I support the side that won 7-0," Walter chirped with a smile.

He was also quick to find a football reference that will come in handy for him when he gets down to business against the West Indies in the three-match ODI series that starts next week.

"The reality is that you have to trust in the process because it was just last season when a side like Liverpool was very successful and pushing to win the quadruple, which didn't happen.

"They were highly successful though, but they went through what was a ropey start, but they showed what they were capable of on Sunday.

"From an SA cricket perspective, I'm buoyed by the quality of cricketers I see around, and the SA20 bears testament to that.

"The best analogy I can use is that SA has always had a good cricket side and we want to turn it into a great cricket team.

"The journey from good to great