Keys claims Liverpool boss Klopp has made huge error that Man Utd legend Ferguson always managed to avoid

Richard Keys has slated Liverpool manger Jurgen Klopp's failure to rebuild the squad, believing he will walk this summer.

The Reds have endured a miserable campaign under the German, slipping to 10th in the Premier League table following a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Wolves on the weekend.

Having been pipped as title-contenders at the start of the season, a plague of injuries have hindered the Reds' progress this season.

Meanwhile, their ageing midfield is in dire need of rejuvenation, with a number of players coming to the end of their contracts in the summer.

Various altercations with the media has also seen Klopp come under scrutiny, after snapping at a reporter in a recent press conference.

Keys draws Sir Alex Ferguson comparison

And Keys reckons the German isn't up to the task of rebuilding his wounded side.

"There's only one winner when a coach falls out with the press - and it's not the coach," Keys said on his website.

"My guess is Klopp will walk. Not now - but if they're knocked out of the CL (Champions League) by Real Madrid I think he'll be gone before the start of next season."

The club have also faced plenty of issues off the pitch this season, following reports that owners Fenway Sports Group are keen to sell their stake in their club.

However, Keys has attributed the Reds' problems this season solely to Klopp, stating: "Liverpool are way off. A shadow of what they once were - and it's no good blaming FSG (Fenway Sports Group). The downfall is Klopp's responsibility.

Keys went on to compare the 55-year-old to Sir Alex Ferguson, deeming the former Red Devils boss to have planned far better for the future.

"He didn't start the re-build soon enough. That was one of Fergie's greatest strengths - that he would rip apart successful teams," Keys continued.

"What were Liverpool thinking keeping [James] Milner, [Jordan] Henderson and [Roberto] Firmino? Thiago [Alcantara] is past his best - not that I was ever a fan. He was the wrong player at the wrong club at the wrong time.

"He slows Liverpool down. In fact, the entire midfield is too old or not good enough. Robertson is past his best. Whoever is in charge next season has a massive job on his hands. Do we believe Klopp is up for it? I don't."

Topics: Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp, Premier League, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Sir Alex Ferguson, Football

Joe Adams

Joe is a Journalist for SPORTbible with a primary focus on football. He has previously covered a number of other sports including boxing, rugby and F1. Wishes he was born left-footed.

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