Klopp was keen to get his message across from the moment a deal for Darwin Nunez was confirmed.
On target for Benfica in both legs of their Champions League quarter-final tie with the Reds, Nunez was a standout performer for the Portuguese club as they bowed out of Europe's elite competition 6-4 on aggregate.
Two months later, and the 23-year-old was a Liverpool player.
Outlining his expectations for the forward after this move was made official, the Reds' boss stressed his side had just recruited a player for the future.
Klopp:
“It’s important we all recognise we are getting a ‘work in progress’ with Darwin,"
"He recognises that himself, for sure. I love how much focus and humility he has. We have wonderful attacking options already and he becomes part of that now. So there is no pressure on him at all. He signs for a very long time and we intend to nurture his talent and see it grow."
“Darwin is a wonderful player; already really good but so much potential to get even better. That’s why it’s so exciting, to be honest. His age, his desire, his hunger to be even better than he currently is. His belief in our project and what we are looking to do as a club.
"He has all the pieces we look for. He can set a tempo, he brings energy, he can threaten space from central and wide areas. He is aggressive and dynamic with his movement. He plays without fear, he’s powerful. I know he will excite our supporters."
While there have been moments to saviour involving the Artigas-born attacker, the jury is still out on his overall impact having completed his first full season at Anfield.
In the 24 games that followed the World Cup, the Uruguay international was on target on only six occasions and ended the campaign with a grand total of 15 goals and four assists
There is no escaping Nunez has left supporters wanting to see more following his period of adaption to the division.
After admitting there was 'no pressure at all' on Nunez last summer, Klopp is unlikely to be sharing the same stance ahead of the 2023/24 season
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