Sir Alex Ferguson was right about Liverpool quadruple - but Jurgen Klopp criticism is wide of the mark

Liverpool supporters will not need to be reminded of the gut-wrenching FA Cup exit at the hands of Manchester United on the eve of the international break.

The Reds' dreams of booking another trip to Wembley were shattered, and with it went the opportunity to scoop a quadruple. Having already wrapped up the Carabao Cup in February, thanks to a captain's contribution by Virgil van Dijk, Jurgen Klopp's side had their sights on a feat that has never been achieved by an English club before.

After succeeding Brendan Rodgers in 2015, Klopp has led Liverpool to more finals in the last nine years than any other manager in the last 20 years (10). Scriptwriters were plotting a fairy tale departure for the former Mainz and Borussia Dortmund manager following his shock announcement at the end of January.

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A clean sweep of every accolade that Liverpool are battling for this season was prophesied - four trophies to bring the curtain down on a successful nine-year stint. However, it wasn't to be.

In light of his surprise decision that he would step down as manager at the end of the season, debate was sparked over the credibility of his 'legend' status at Anfield and further afield in the Premier League's history.

On one prominent news radio show, claims that Klopp is one of the best-ever top-flight managers were questioned due to a lack of accolades under his belt on Merseyside.

"He's won one Premier League in nine years," it was remarked by former England international Danny Mills, before arguing against the ongoing battle