He has his critics.
Liverpool look set to offer their Belgian goalkeeper Simon Mignolet a new contract as Jürgen Klopp has reportedly already been convinced of his qualities.
While the German is relatively new to life at Anfield, plenty of Liverpool fans will be happy to provide Klopp with a short history lesson about their first choice ‘keeper.
The recent match against Bordeaux featured another memorable Mignolet error and the news that he’s set to be offered a new deal has divided some people on Twitter into specific groups.
Here’s a brief look at how people have responded to the news on Twitter.
People living in the short-term.
https://twitter.com/briankettle/status/671822829365653504
https://twitter.com/timbolton1/status/671965145237688321
https://twitter.com/briankettle/status/671824333594042368
His long-term detractors.
What on earth does anyone see in Simon Mignolet? Terrible, terrible decision by #LFC to offer him a new contract if reports are true.
— Kristian Johnson (@kristianj23) December 1, 2015
According to Paul Joyce #LFC are to open talks with Simon Mignolet over a new contract….
God no! pic.twitter.com/n7oyMDiV2e
— ⭐️LFC blogster⭐️ (@LFCblogster) December 2, 2015
Those questioning Klopp’s decision.
Mignolet getting a new contract. I'm already fuming with Klopp.
— Darren (@MegaD3ltaUK) December 1, 2015
https://twitter.com/lukewhittle6/status/671819772594626560
Calm and reasonable response.
Klopp: "Simon Mignolet is one of the smartest keepers I've had. He's still young enough to develop. He is very open."
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) December 1, 2015
Mignolet will only have two years left on his contract in the summer. A renewal makes sense, regardless of whether he'll be number one.
— Joe Musker (@JoeMusker_) December 1, 2015
Think outside the box. Simon Mignolet is a great number TWO goalkeeper. Jürgen Klopp is saying the right stuff for him to sign contract #LFC
— indykaila News (@indykaila) December 1, 2015
The very happy Manchester United fan.
GIVE MIGNOLET A LIFETIME CONTRACT! @LFC
— Local Man (@SkelmGemer) November 26, 2015
