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Having already wrapped up the Carabao Cup in February, thanks to a captain's contribution by Virgil van Dijk, Jurgen Klopp's side had their sights on a feat that has never been achieved by an English club before.

After succeeding Brendan Rodgers in 2015, Klopp has led Liverpool to more finals in the last nine years than any other manager in the last 20 years (10).

Scriptwriters were plotting a fairy tale departure for the former Mainz and Borussia Dortmund manager following his shock announcement at the end of January.

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A clean sweep of every accolade that Liverpool are battling for this season was prophesied - four trophies to bring the curtain down on a successful nine-year stint.

However, it wasn't to be.

In light of his surprise decision that he would step down as manager at the end of the season, debate was sparked over the credibility of his 'legend' status at Anfield and further afield in the Premier League's history.

On one prominent news radio show, claims that Klopp is one of the best-ever top-flight managers were questioned due to a lack of accolades under his belt on Merseyside.

"He's won one Premier League in nine years," it was remarked by former England international Danny Mills, before arguing against the ongoing battle with Manchester City.

This campaign has been no different as a mere two weeks ago, the quest for the quadruple was well and truly on for Liverpool - until last Sunday.

Lady Luck has been on Liverpool's side at various stages this season, but a multitude of injuries have spelled torrid misfortune for the Reds recently.

A host of their first-team members have been sidelined for an extended period - including the likes of Ibrahima Konate, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Diogo Jota - who were in red-hot form, as well as talisman Darwin Nunez, after recurring issues hampered his involvement.

A four-trophy return in a single season has never been managed, even by the standards of Sir Alex Ferguson and Guardiola.

Although the excessive spending and sheer quantity of world-class talents at the disposal of Guardiola, in comparison to Liverpool, will taint that achievement for some.

And the Spaniard noted how difficult the quadruple really is, reiterating what Ferguson claimed, saying: "Why should you [talk about] the quadruple when in this country - a legendary country - it has never happened before?
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