Klopp reaction 'over the top' - Lallana

Adam Lallana says reaction to Jurgen Klopp's arrival
was "a bit over the top" and warns Liverpool's
problems will not be solved overnight.

Adam Lallana believes the reaction to new Liverpool manager
Jurgen Klopp has been "a bit over the top" following his
appointment as successor to Brendan Rodgers.

The former Borussia Dortmund head coach signed a three-year
deal at Anfield earlier this month and his arrival was greeted
with much fanfare from the Liverpool faithful and the British
media.

Klopp's opening two matches in charge have been
underwhelming affairs, however, with a 0-0 Premier League
draw with Tottenham followed by a disappointing 1-1 stalemate
with 10-man Rubin Kazan in the Europa League on Thursday.

Lallana has warned that Klopp will not transform the team
overnight and has asked for patience from the supporters.

"It was never going to just change overnight," he told the
Liverpool Echo.

"Maybe the reaction to him coming in was a bit over the top but
he's a great manager who has had great success.

"He's asking people to do different things to what they were
used to so it will take a bit of time. I think in his first two games
you have seen glimpses and moments of the style he wants to
play.

"Jurgen has made it clear that he demands 100 per cent. He
wants us to win the ball back as soon as it's given away.

"It's not going to happen overnight, but I'm very confident we're
going to succeed under him.

"The fans here demand success here and we want to give them
that."

Lallana was disappointed with Liverpool's third draw in as many
games in the Europa League group stage but he was thrilled
with the return to the squad of Roberto Firmino and Christian
Benteke, with the latter hitting the post after coming on as a
substitute.

"We're disappointed we didn't take the three points," he said.

"We started well, but conceded a sloppy goal and we all need to
switch on a bit more.

"It was great to have Christian Benteke and Roberto Firmino
back fit and hopefully Daniel Sturridge won't be too far away.

"Looking at the squad, there are definitely goals there."

Liverpool's next game is against Lallana's old club
Southampton on Sunday.