6 steps in the evolution of Liverpool FC under Jürgen Klopp

#6 The first of many?

Let's talk about six, baby.

For a while, Liverpool had been doing themselves proud, both domestically and in Europe. However, they had nothing to show for it. Jürgen Klopp had been overly criticized for failing to win a trophy and losing the number of finals that he did, for a very long time. The extent to which he has transformed Liverpool Football Club has been priceless. But a trophy would have put that validation on the current success that the Reds are enjoying.

That argument came crashing down on June 1st in Madrid, as Liverpool defeated Tottenham 2-0 to win the Champions League, Klopp finally got something tangible to show for the incredible progress he and Liverpool have made. This was the culmination of the entirety of the German's time at the club so far, less than the previously self-stipulated four years into the job. Every single player has proven, over the course of this magnificent season and before, that they are heroes and are certainly worthy of being called Liverpool legends.

Every single one of them has a story to tell, coming up from their humble roots to form an absolute footballing machine under the German manager. The best may have been from the captain, Jordan Henderson. He had been struggling at Anfield at multiple times since he joined the Liverpool in 2011, but he persevered and fought through. He is now in an exclusive list of Liverpool captains to lift the European Cup. This victory was sweet vindication for the former Sunderland midfielder, as well as the entire Reds squad.

In winning the Reds' sixth European Cup, this current crop of players have booked their place in Anfield immortality. And right at the center of it is the manager, Jürgen Klopp. They always say that the first trophy is the hardest one to get. That being said, this could honestly be the start of something really special at Anfield.

Part 1 is done, the trophy has been delivered. Klopp is here for another three years at the very least, and Liverpool's evolution is not yet complete. As they return in the new season as European champions, it is time to win the one trophy that has eluded them for close to three decades, the league title. That is the only way up for Jürgen's mighty Reds, as they go again. But for now, let's talk about six baby!