By AFPMore by this AuthorLIVERPOOLA confessed admirer of the underdog tales of Robin Hood and Rocky Balboa, Jurgen Klopp is probably uncomfortable with Liverpool's status as strong favourites in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final, first leg against Roma. It hasn't always been a such a smooth ride since Klopp arrived an Anfield two-and-a-half years ago. Indeed, even in the aftermath of a 5-1 quarter-final thrashing of hitherto tournament favourites Manchester City, Klopp warned the clock was ticking on his promise to deliver a trophy within four years of taking charge. Since the £75 million Dutchman was recruited, Liverpool have conceded just once in four European outings. The intensity of his demands left Liverpool drained in the second-half of last season after a promising start to the campaign.

Source: Daily Nation April 23, 2018 00:22 UTC