Where are they now? Liverpool’s XI from Klopp’s first match in charge
It’s fair to say that Jurgen Klopp’s reign as Liverpool manager has so far been a successful one since he was appointed in 2015.
In the German’s six years at the helm, he’s led the club into two Champions League finals, winning one, and also ended their high-profile wait for a league title.
This season, he’s already won two domestic cups, and another Champions League final awaits. Oh, and there’s still the chance of a Premier League crown to complete an unprecedented quadruple.
But Klopp’s first game in charge was a pretty uninspiring 0-0 draw at Tottenham in October 2015. Looking back at his side in that game, we’re sure you’ll agree that he’s transformed the squad for the better.
Mignolet was the undisputed No.1 when Klopp took over, but some questionable performances led to the Belgian making way first for Lorus Karius and then Alisson Becker.
Mignolet left the club in the summer of 2019, joining Club Brugge for just over £6million. The 33-year-old goalkeeper has been an ever-present for the Belgian side, helping them win three Belgian Pro League titles in a row.
Back in 2015, Clyne had just signed for Liverpool and was one of England’s best full-backs, making the Three Lions squad on a regular basis. He then established himself as a permanent fixture in Klopp’s defence for two seasons.
However, severe injuries coupled with the emergence of Trent Alexander-Arnold made Clyne surplus to requirements and he was released in 2020.
He’s since returned to boyhood club Crystal Palace, making 14 Premier League appearances in 2021-22.
The beginning of Klopp’s time at Liverpool coincided with the end of Martin Skrtel’s. The Slovakian had been at the club since 2008, becoming a popular figure and important player, but left at the


