Comparing the current Liverpool squad to those that won the Premier League and Champions League earlier in Jurgen Klopp’s tenure is “completely unfair,” in his opinion.

Following a lackluster 2022/23 campaign, the Reds have begun the 2023/24 season quickly and have suffered only one loss across all competitions: a contentious 2-1 loss at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur.

In addition to being among the favorites to win the Carabao Cup and Europa League, they also have a legitimate shot at challenging for the Premier League championship. If outcomes transpire in their favor, Liverpool may finish the weekend atop the standings.

Klopp referred to his revamped squad as “Liverpool 2.0,” but he was quick to downplay comparisons to his all-conquering squad from 2018 to 2020, when they won the Champions League and Premier League in a 12-month span, prior to Sunday’s trip to Luton Town.

I comprehend that it is novel. It is simply unfair to compare. Two years ago, we had an incredible squad that was capable of winning the Champions League and numerous other competitions, according to Klopp.

We had the potential to have won the Champions League twice more with the squad that we assembled. While not advocating for it, we certainly could have utilized that team. It is imperative that we do not forget, but when that occurs, everyone demands change; however, change should only occur when necessary; otherwise, individuals will ask, “Hey, why do we change?”

Nevertheless, it was time. In roughly one and a half to two years, we went from having the oldest midfield in the league to having one that is nearly the youngest. That’s pretty good. Each of the players we purchased is of superior quality and is unlike any we have previously owned.

“Macca [Alexis Mac Allister] differs from Fabinho as No. 6. It’s very cool that Ryan Gravenberch, Dom Szoboszlai, and Wataru Endo are all so dissimilar. Importantly, we were able to train together for such an extended period of time and we are relatively stable.

“That is the one thing nobody wants to hear or discuss, but the most crucial aspect is that we refuse to concede and concede and concede. That is the foundation upon which genuine confidence is constructed. Once you have adopted an offensive stance, everything will be in order.

“Therefore, you do not need to score on every opportunity as a team.” In addition to the player, the entire team. It’s excellent. I adore the team; it’s incredibly pleasant and productive, and the potential is undeniable. “At this time, it is our collective responsibility to ensure that we can produce quality—consistent quality, to be precise.”