Last weekend saw eight years since Jurgen Klopp first arrived on Merseyside as the new manager of Liverpool. His first match in charge came nine days later, when the Reds travelled to take on Tottenham Hotspur to mark the German’s debut at the hilt on October 17th, 2015.
It ended goalless but it was the start of things to come and the making of a beautiful partnership between the boss and his side. Since Klopp’s first match with the Reds, he has added to Liverpool’s glittering trophy cabinet, including their sixth Champions League title and first ever triumph in the Premier League.
But do you remember where it all began, with that famous XI against Spurs to mark the start of Klopp’s Anfield story? These familiar faces have all since left the club, so let’s look back at each player and what they’ve been up to since their departures.
5. LB — Alberto Moreno
Liverpool was and is the only non-Spanish side Moreno has ever played for. The left-back joined in 2014 and left five years later to sign for Villarreal and went on to win the Europa League with them. | Getty Images
6. CM — Lucas Leiva
Undoubtedly an Anfield icon, Lucas dedicated 10 years of his career to Liverpool before eventually leaving to join Lazio in 2017. He played one season back in Brazil with Grêmio before announcing his retirement earlier this year due to a heart condition. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
7. CM — Emre Can
After four years with the Reds, Can signed for Juventus in 2018 and now plays for Jurgen Klopp’s former side Borussia Dortmund. | AFP via Getty Images
8. AM — Adam Lallana
After joining Liverpool from Southampton in 2014, Lallana spent six years with the club. Injuries hampered his time in red heavily and he eventually moved to Brighton in 2020. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images