With the new season upon us, expectation was understandably high with it being Klopp's first full season in charge.
It started in a typically Liverpool-fashioned way, with what could of been an easy win over Arsenal being turned into a nail biting end for reds fans both at the emirates and watching from home.
Liverpool went 1-0 after Alberto Moreno had gone missing, leaving Theo Walcott to coolly slot past Mignolet atoning for his penalty miss just a few minutes earlier - which was also the result of Alberto Moreno and his 'unique' style of defending, also known as Moreno's inability to keep calm under pressure, stay in position and not go in with a reckless and needless tackle in the box.
Atoning for this, Liverpool found themselves level thanks to Phil Coutinho and his calm, cool finishing. Just before half time which is just want Klopp and the reds would of wanted. Not long after the restart Lallana added to the tally making it 2-1. Reds fans didn't have much time to digest Lallana's goal before Coutinho added another making it 3-1. By 63, Liverpool looked to be cruising as new signing, Mane, made it 4-1. But Liverpool weren't going to miss the opportunity to make it a typical Liverpool performance - as calamitous defending mixed with Arsenals desire to get something from the game meant goals from Calum Chambers and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain made it 4-3 to the reds. The last 15 minutes were nerve wracking to say the least but Liverpool managed to walk away with the 3 points.
The second game up was Burnley, in the second of 3 consecutive away games whilst Liverpool waited for their new main stand to be completed.
Having not watched this game myself due to other commitments, I can't really comment on the performance of the reds. One thing is for sure though, losing 2-0 is certainly something Klopp did not want. Its looking like Liverpool's notoriously leaky defence is striking again, much to fans dismay.
Wanting to put Burnley behind them, Liverpool went to put on a spirited display against Tottenham Hotpsurs. Watching the game, you could see that Liverpool were starting to click and on the counter, they would be dangerous this season with their pace and the players they have at their disposal. Going 1-0 up through the little magician Coutinho, it seemed like Liverpool could be on course to record their second win in 3 games. It wasn't to be however, as missed chances and a leaky defence caused them to draw down at White Hart Lane.
A win, a draw and a loss from our first 3 games - all away - isn't too bad when you stand back and take a look at it. Especially when you take into account that we have played both Arsenal and Tottenham, who are two of our main rivals for a top four spot this season.
On the downside though, you have to look at the fact that we are still leaking goals - 6 goals in 3 games is really poor for Liverpool and we shouldn't be letting in as many as this. Whether the return to action of the likes of Loris Karius, Lucas Leiva and Emre Can after injuries will help with this is yet to be seen. Either way something needs to be done about this because Liverpool can not be looking to finish in the top 4 if they are unable to keep clean sheets and see games out against the arguably lesser sides, along with the games against the bigger hitters.
With Liverpool you never know what you are going to get, one thing is for sure though - this season is looking like another emotional roller-coaster for all reds.
