THINKING OUTSIDE THE OX
Being part of Klopp’s winning machine for six years has left Oxlade-chamberlain hungry for more glory in his next move
over other clubs because it was the chance to push himself and his career to the next level.
Despite injuries playing a part, the midfield star won a Premier League winner’s medal, League Cup, the Champions League and the Club World Cup.
“It’s gone quick! There were definitely spells when I felt I was playing the best I’ve ever played, and in midfield, the position where I’ve always wanted to play,” he added.
“That’s what made it feel more special because that was the reason I came here.
“Winning the Premier League was really special for me.
“It’s a shame we lifted the trophy during Covid because it would have been insane with the fans there.
“The first season was the year we realised we could really achieve something special.
“We were winning games 4-0, 5-0, Mo Salah couldn’t stop scoring and Hendo gave us the belief we could win
any game. But the second season was when you saw a really big jump up.
“We just missed out on the league that year, by one point, and that was when the team felt unstoppable.
“We had some tough times, we lost Virgil (van Dijk), Joey G (Gomez), and we had to really dig in and fight for Champions League.
“It’s not always been plain sailing through the success. That’s why it’s harder to say goodbye when you’ve been through so much together.
But this is going to be an exciting time for me.
“It’s a new experience so there’s a bit of hesitation and a bit of uncertainty and not knowing. But it is still exciting.
“The only thing I can focus on is expecting something to come up and being ready to seize that opportunity when it comes.
“That’s the thing I’m focusing on, focusing on staying fit, being ready and seeing who still fancies a bit of the Ox!”