Friday 23 October 2015 11:02, UK
Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana admits two draws in Jurgen Klopp's first two matches as manager have added a dose of realism.
The arrival of Klopp sparked a wave of optimism on Merseyside, though the former Borussia Dortmund manager did say it would take time for him to turn things around.
The 0-0 draw at Tottenham, followed by the 1-1 draw with 10-man Rubin Kazan, have highlighted just that.
"It was never going to just change overnight," said Lallana, who had another good game under the German on Thursday night.
"Maybe the reaction to him coming in was a bit over the top but he's a great manager who has had great success.
"He's asking people to do different things to what they were used to so it will take a bit of time. I think in his first two games you have seen glimpses and moments of the style he wants to play.
"It's not going to happen overnight, but I'm very confident we're going to succeed under him. The fans here demand success here and we want to give them that.
"Moving forward there are encouraging signs. Everyone is warming to the manager and how he wants to play. There's lots of hard work and lots of yards to put in to get to where we want to be.
"Jurgen has made it clear that he demands 100 per cent. He wants us to win the ball back as soon as it's given away. Going forward, it's going to improve."
Liverpool take on Lallana's former club Southampton on Sunday, and the England international expects a tough afternoon.
"They are playing well at the minute and recruited well," said Lallana. "I'm looking forward to meeting up with a few old friends but Sunday is about getting the business done and ensuring we get the three points.
"It's back to the training ground for us on Friday and we want nothing less than three points on Sunday."
