THE AMERICANS Klopp has taken Reds back to 70s

GOODISON title-winner Adrian Heath reckons Jurgen Klopp has done the impossible – by turning back the clock to Liverpool’s heyday.

And the former Everton striker believes it could be years before the Blues can compete with their Anfield rivals.

“It pains me to say it as an Evertonian but Liverpool have moved on to another level. Jurgen Klopp (above) has done an incredible job there,” said Minnesota United boss Heath. “They are now the only team who can take on Manchester City – and that’s down to him.

“One thing Klopp’s done, which I always thought would be a big hurdle for someone, is to re-engage the team with supporters to such a level that it’s now like it used to be in the 1970s.

“Going to Anfield now is like it was when they had Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush up front and Graeme Souness, Alan Hansen and Mark Lawrenson.

“I know how good that team was because we had to play them. They were engaged with the fans at Anfield and it’s on fire again in the same way.

“The relationship between the manager, players and fans is something to behold. And it’s sounding an ominous warning for a lot of clubs.”

Heath fancied Everton to do well this season, so is shocked by their poor form.

“Everton’s in my heart and I have to say I’m a little surprised where they are,” he said. “Given the strong finish they had last season, beating Arsenal and Manchester United, there was a lot of optimism.

“But it’s been a false dawn. They’ve spent a lot of money, so you can’t blame the chairman and board, and the next few games are make or break for Marco Silva.

“It’s a vicious circle because, to create stability, managers need time and patience and that doesn’t happen in the Premier League, because the repercussions of dropping out are so incredible.

“One thing never changes and that’s Everton’s support. If things can turn around there is no better place to play.”