James Milner believes Liverpool have more belief
under manager Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool midfielder James Milner said manager Jurgen Klopp
has brought fresh belief to the team after taking charge in
October.
Klopp's Liverpool have only lost one match, a 2-1 defeat at
home to Crystal Palace, since the German replaced Brendan
Rodgers at Anfield.
In that time, Liverpool have won through to the League Cup
semi-finals courtesy of a 6-1 rout of Southampton, while they
also brushed aside Premier League champions Chelsea and title
hopefuls Manchester City.
Milner, who has deputised as captain in the absence of Jordan
Henderson, admits Liverpool "struggled for belief" before
Klopp's arrival on Merseyside.
"At times this season, and hopefully it is changing now, I see a
talented group of players who don't realise how good we are
and how good we can be," the England international said.
"It is never easy changing manager. I was disappointed
obviously for Brendan, I think he is a top manager, came so
close to glory as well.
"It was disappointing but unfortunately that’s football, things
change quick and you have to get over it."
Milner praised the manner in which former Dortmund
coach Klopp has imposed his ideas on Liverpool in such a short
space of time, although the club remain adrift of the all-
important top four in seventh position.
"Coming into a new club and one with the history of Liverpool in
a new country is not easy," Milner said.
"I think probably the hardest job is getting people to take to you
straightaway. He has changed things with the team, training
schedules and things like that.
"But I think he has done it in the right way as well, you can't just
come in and start blasting and changing absolutely everything
right away."
Liverpool face Steve McClaren's struggling Newcastle United at
St James' Park on
under manager Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool midfielder James Milner said manager Jurgen Klopp
has brought fresh belief to the team after taking charge in
October.
Klopp's Liverpool have only lost one match, a 2-1 defeat at
home to Crystal Palace, since the German replaced Brendan
Rodgers at Anfield.
In that time, Liverpool have won through to the League Cup
semi-finals courtesy of a 6-1 rout of Southampton, while they
also brushed aside Premier League champions Chelsea and title
hopefuls Manchester City.
Milner, who has deputised as captain in the absence of Jordan
Henderson, admits Liverpool "struggled for belief" before
Klopp's arrival on Merseyside.
"At times this season, and hopefully it is changing now, I see a
talented group of players who don't realise how good we are
and how good we can be," the England international said.
"It is never easy changing manager. I was disappointed
obviously for Brendan, I think he is a top manager, came so
close to glory as well.
"It was disappointing but unfortunately that’s football, things
change quick and you have to get over it."
Milner praised the manner in which former Dortmund
coach Klopp has imposed his ideas on Liverpool in such a short
space of time, although the club remain adrift of the all-
important top four in seventh position.
"Coming into a new club and one with the history of Liverpool in
a new country is not easy," Milner said.
"I think probably the hardest job is getting people to take to you
straightaway. He has changed things with the team, training
schedules and things like that.
"But I think he has done it in the right way as well, you can't just
come in and start blasting and changing absolutely everything
right away."
Liverpool face Steve McClaren's struggling Newcastle United at
St James' Park on
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