Soccer-Klopp happy with Liverpool progress despite hurdles in season of transition

Soccer Football - Europa League - Liverpool Press Conference - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - November 29, 2023 Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp during the press conference REUTERS/Molly Darlington/ File photo

(Reuters) - Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp is satisfied with his team's progress in a season of transition where they brought in a host of new recruits, with the Anfield club sitting second in the standings after 15 games.

Liverpool's engine room was rebuilt in the close season with five midfielders leaving the club, while injuries have also made things difficult, but Klopp's side have weathered the storm to sit two points behind leaders Arsenal.