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The trouble of happiness gives Klopp a bit of a "headache", but there is no need to worry about it
Recent performances by those players who need to play have left the manager with some big decisions to make in the coming weeks, but here are some reasons why you shouldn't worry about that.
Liverpool have had a rough January and are "unscathed". In fact, they insist on excelling in tough circumstances. Last season, the team found countless excuses to regret themselves, and setbacks were seen as a necessary measure to "change blood" rather than an obstacle to climbing. In recent weeks, we could have allowed this unexpectedly exciting situation to slip away from us (defeats), which many would willingly consider acceptable given the challenges. But the Red Army did not do this, and the children were not to be outdone.
Gritty. For most of January, Jurgen Klopp has been missing the likes of Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander Arnold, Dominic Szobosloy and Andy Robertson, which has barely gone unnoticed (failed to make an impact). Thanks to the excellent performances of these players, those who have become the real 'thighs' of the club are still uncertain whether they will be able to start Sunday's game, despite being declared fully healthy. After the 4-1 thrashing of Chelsea, fans walked out of Anfield wondering how we could get one of the league's best passers of all time back against Arsenal. Imagine someone would have told you three weeks ago that this was true?
Conor Bradley made no mistake in coming on for injured team-mates ahead of Mauricio Pochettino's side's visit and on Wednesday night he made his intentions full. The Northern Irishman's performances on the pitch are as important as his life, and his performances have been at their peak, with many believing his performances to be impeccable.
Robertson also showed great performance at home to Norwich and looked ready to return to the team, but he was also forced to play the first 68 minutes on the sidelines because Joe Gomez has achieved a resurgence after the 1920 season, and his performances have been recognizable, even in his favourite position (CB). Jurgen Klopp has always adopted a 'loyal' management style, and players are usually rewarded for doing what he asks them to do. Now, he finds himself at a rather extreme crossroads, as he can only select 11 players at a time, but he has at least 16 players who meet the requirements.
Uncharted territory. As fans, we are not used to having such an abundance of resources on the pitch, which can make us feel uneasy (happy annoyances). Robust benches are often the exclusive domain of Pep Guardiola, and if everyone is fit, we'd prefer to know which players will start each week. Now you get the feeling that the fans still want to have the traditional four starting defenders start at the Emirates Stadium if they can, but that doesn't leave room for other players who have performed well.
Liverpool's squad has not always been able to meet the demands of multi-front, and in the past, Liverpool have stumbled in the face of adversity. The Reds have faced the same level of adversity many times this season, but they have been able to withstand the "storm" and finally achieve their current results.
The team is very different now than it was four years ago, the changes are subtle and the way the club operates has had a huge impact on the team's current success (forced). Jurgen Klopp seems to have foreseen all of this and adjusted accordingly. He has always liked to operate with a lean squad and has prided himself on being able to keep everyone happy while achieving his goals on the pitch.
Teams can now make five substitutions per game, and with more stoppage time rules, longer game lengths. Not many could have predicted how this would change the league or their squad, but Jurgen Klopp saw it clearly and made the necessary adjustments.
Liverpool's unbreakable bond.
Earlier this week, when asked about the captain's future, Klopp said:"The lads loved it. I know it's true. "
Even with eight "veteran" midfielders vying for three spots, it doesn't take James McConnell and Bobby Clarke to say with relative certainty that he's not lying. Outwardly, the morale and sense of unity of the team is as good as ever. Everyone is willing to charge for each other and for the manager. In this case, other coaches may have trouble sleeping with fear of disappointing some of their players, and it is this bond that makes the manager's life much better.
If Gomez or Bradley were told in other dressing rooms that they would not start against Arsenal, it could cause friction because both players have a right to feel aggrieved, but that never happens in Jurgen Klopp's dressing room. Liverpool's culture and unwavering commitment to 'football' will ensure that doesn't happen, not least because they will be needed between now and May.