I think this is another example of why Liverpool fans need to start looking more closely and critically at FSG. It appears to be another example of cutting costs, looking for value and in the long term making money. ......and if as a result of that attitude we get lucky and find a degree of chemistry in players and happen to win something, then that is just a bonus.
A good player, not a great player. One who fitted the way Klopp wanted the team to play and just linked people together...and I seem to recall one manger not liking him because of the way he ran.
Not sure I can agree with your sentiments about another 3 decades though. I wonder how many more years it has to be of the title not going over towards Salford before there will be a "counter" in one corner of the Etihad?