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Liverpool's clash on Sunday against West Ham was Jurgen Klopp's 156th game in charge of the Reds.

The German manager began his tenure at Anfield back in 2015 and suffice to say things are now totally different since that 0-0 draw against Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

Firstly, take a look at Liverpool's bench in that game.

Adam Bogdan, Kolo Toure, Connor Randall, João Teixeira, Joe Allen, Jerome Sinclair, Jordon Ibe .

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And compare that to Klopp's latest game v West Ham, where the one thing that caught the eye most about the Reds boss's first teamsheet of the season was in fact the substitutes’ bench.

Loris Karius, Fabinho, Nathaniel Clyne, Jordan Henderson, Adam Lallana, Xherdan Shaqiri, Daniel Sturridge .

Having spent over £160million on four new signings over the summer, Reds fans were already suitably satisfied that Liverpool ’s strength in depth had been improved considerably but seeing it written down on paper really highlights the work that has gone on behind the scenes at Anfield.

That in itself proves the massive strength in depth Klopp has created at Liverpool - but it goes further than that.

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Compare the latest bench even to the seven that completed the squad list the last time Klopp's men lost in the league at Anfield, the change in Liverpool’s squad in a relatively short space of time is quite remarkable.

Suffering defeat to Crystal Palace in April 2017, the seven substitutes were; Loris Karius, Joe Gomez, Alberto Moreno, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Marko Grujic, Rhian Brewster, Ben Woodburn.

And of the 18 players in squad for the 0-0 draw in the capital on October 17 2015, just about half remain at the club to date with more possibly on the way out.

The starting XI for that match consisted of:

Simon Mignolet - Speculation says he could be departing to Napoli by Friday night.

Nathaniel Clyne - Still rightly regarded as an excellent right-back and will be in contention for a starting place this season.

Martin Skrtel - Sold in the summer of 2016.

Mamadou Sakho - Sold to Crystal Palace in August last year.

Alberto Moreno - Still a player at the club and one that will be used as a back up to Andy Robertson at left back.

Lucas - Sold to Lazio after 10 years of service in 2017.

Emre Can - Moved to Juventus on a free transfer this summer just after the Champions League final.

James Milner - A hardworking, ever-present stalwart who shows no signs of slowing down.

Adam Lallana - Should be a key part of Klopp's plans this season by providing the much-needed strength in depth.

Philippe Coutinho - Sold to Barcelona for an astronomical £142 million in January.

Divock Origi - Could be heading for the exit door to Europe this summer transfer window.

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Taking that starting XI and bench into account and seeing where Liverpool are now it is clear Klopp has brought the Reds a long way.

In fact when Naby Keita and Fabinho arrived at Melwood on July 1 - it marked the 12th and 13th player to come through the door at Liverpool under the German manager.

During his three-year project so far the likes of Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk have signed for Liverpool - world-class players who show signs of taking the Reds to the next level.

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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Wijnaldum have also made their way to Anfield - not forgetting new boys Xherdan Shaqiri and goalkeeper Alisson to compliment the incredible signings Jurgen Klopp and his staff have so far made.

Now boasting arguably the strongest squad Liverpool have ever possessed in their Premier League history, Klopp will be no doubt confident his side can mount the most serious title challenge of his reign at Anfield so far.