I'm as disappointed as everyone else, but I think we need to step back and look at the season as a whole, under Klopp we have improved, we have made 2 cup finals and it could be argued we were abit unlucky in both, but the underlying fact is that we are still inconsistent and are not strong enough in key positions.
Klopp is getting the best out of most the players and we have seen an improvement, but some players will not fit into his system (like Benteke) or cannot be improved to what Klopp requires (Moreno).
I have every confidence Klopp now knows what he requires, I do not think not getting in the CL particularly affects our targets, Klopp was never going to go out and buy 'Galacaticos' who demand CL, that's not his style, he will buy very good up and coming players who will fit into his system and improve them, lots of teams improve like Leiccester/Southampton/West Ham without CL, that comes down to good scouting and coaching.
I am far more optimistic at the end of this season compared to then end of last season. I think there is a good opportunity to do well in next years Premier League, lots of teams are still in transition, Man City have a new manager to the league and will be rebuilding, same for Chelsea, Man Utd are sticking with LVG or getting a new manager, so same for them, Arsenal seem to be treading water and I think Tottenham's close miss could have a knock on effect to next season, like we experienced when going so close, but they are still a good team.
We have Klopp who now knows the league, how teams play and what is required, he has fully assessed the squad, so knows what he needs to bring in and who he needs to let go, I think for his first three quarters of a season at Liverpool he's done well, he's also not happy, so that's a good sign, hopefully FSG just give him the money and let him buy who he wants.
I sincerely hope you're right on those points ecnirp, but surely that's what we should expect and nothing less than a title challenge, given that United, Chelsea and City are facing rebuilds, with incoming managers and us with no European competition or distractions? If we can't challenge in these benign circumstances when will we ever challenge?
