Swansea City boss Garry Monk has suggested that Liverpool will need to give new coach Jurgen Klopp time in order for the German manager to turn his side into Premier League title contenders.
Klopp has enjoyed a positive start to his time in charge at Anfield, which was capped off by a standout 4-1 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad last weekend.
Speaking of the expectation on Klopp ahead of Swansea's clash with the Reds on Sunday, Monk has been quick to state that the animated German will still need to be given the required room to develop his own side.
"They will need time to get to the point of being title contenders - whether it be this season or in coming seasons," said Monk, according to Eurosport.
"Whenever Liverpool appoint a manager, the expectation is for them to be title challengers. That is the way the club perceives itself.
"Whether that is this season or next season, that remains to be seen. Liverpool have not been genuine title contenders for a while, but the expectation will always be there because of the type of club it is."
Monk's Swansea side currently occupy 14th spot in the standings, while Liverpool hold ninth place.
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