{"product_id":"2016-17-liverpool-away-shirt-m-new-balance","title":"2016\/17 Liverpool Away Shirt (M) New Balance","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthenticity checked ✓\u003cbr\u003eCondition: 9\/10\u003cbr\u003eSeason: 2016-17\u003cbr\u003eAway Shirt\u003cbr\u003ePlayer: Clean Shirt\u003cbr\u003eSize: M\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements 68x52cm\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: New Balance\u003cbr\u003eProduct code: MT630007\u003cbr\u003eItem number LS570\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e These jerseys are authentic. Due to their age, some jerseys may show minor imperfections such as light staining, faded sponsor logos, or loose threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slight cracking on pink panel stripes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2016\/17 season was a very important transitional season for Liverpool under Jürgen Klopp\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was Klopp's first full season at Anfield and marked Liverpool's return to the Champions League after a three-year absence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiverpool finished fourth, securing Champions League football for the first time since 2014\/15. Their 76 points was a significant improvement and showed the direction Klopp was taking the club.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKlopp's first full season\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eKlopp had taken over in October 2015, but \u003cstrong\u003e2016\/17 was his first full campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe summer was significant. Klopp began reshaping the squad, bringing in players including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSadio Mané\u003c\/strong\u003e — Southampton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorginio Wijnaldum\u003c\/strong\u003e — Newcastle United\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoël Matip\u003c\/strong\u003e — Schalke\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoris Karius\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mainz\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarko Grujić\u003c\/strong\u003e — Red Star Belgrade\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese additions would form an important part of the Liverpool side that eventually became one of Europe's best teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Players\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSadio Mané\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMané was arguably \u003cstrong\u003eLiverpool's most important attacking player\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe joined from Southampton in summer 2016 and immediately transformed Liverpool's attack with his pace, directness and pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePhilippe Coutinho\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoutinho was Liverpool's other major attacking star.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis long-range shooting, dribbling and creativity made him one of the most dangerous attacking midfielders in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe missed significant time with an ankle injury, but still finished as Liverpool's joint-top Premier League scorer with Mané.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRoberto Firmino\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirmino was perhaps the \u003cstrong\u003emost tactically important member of Klopp's attack\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe played primarily as a false nine, dropping deep to link midfield and attack while creating space for Mané and Coutinho.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis pressing from the front was absolutely central to Klopp's football.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAdam Lallana\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLallana had one of his best seasons at Liverpool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKlopp used him in a more central role rather than simply as a conventional winger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis energy, pressing and ability to carry the ball made him an excellent fit for Klopp's system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGeorginio Wijnaldum\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWijnaldum arrived from Newcastle and became an important part of the midfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe made \u003cstrong\u003e36 appearances in all competitions\u003c\/strong\u003e, scoring six goals and providing eight assists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis most famous contribution came on the final day against Middlesbrough, when he scored the opening goal in the \u003cstrong\u003e3–0 victory that secured fourth place\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was particularly valuable because he could contribute both defensively and offensively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eJames Milner\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the great stories of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilner had been a midfielder throughout his career but Klopp converted him into Liverpool's \u003cstrong\u003eleft-back\u003c\/strong\u003e after Alberto Moreno struggled for consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt worked remarkably well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilner started \u003cstrong\u003e36 Premier League matches\u003c\/strong\u003e and played 3,154 minutes. He also scored \u003cstrong\u003e7 league goals — all from penalties\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis experience, fitness and versatility were hugely valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eJordan Henderson\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHenderson was Liverpool's captain and an important part of Klopp's midfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe made \u003cstrong\u003e24 Premier League appearances\u003c\/strong\u003e, starting all 24, but injuries restricted his involvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis leadership became increasingly important as Klopp built a new Liverpool side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eJoël Matip\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatip arrived on a free transfer from Schalke and immediately became one of Liverpool's most important defenders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe made \u003cstrong\u003e29 appearances\u003c\/strong\u003e, starting 27 in the Premier League.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis height, composure and ability to carry the ball out of defence made him a very good fit for Klopp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDejan Lovren\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLovren had a mixed reputation among supporters after his difficult first seasons at Liverpool, but he became a regular alongside Matip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe made \u003cstrong\u003e29 appearances\u003c\/strong\u003e, starting all 29.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe partnership wasn't perfect, but it provided Liverpool with a reasonably stable central-defensive pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTrent Alexander-Arnold\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most interesting details about this squad is that \u003cstrong\u003eTrent Alexander-Arnold was already part of the first-team squad\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe was only \u003cstrong\u003e18\u003c\/strong\u003e and made his Premier League debut during the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt this point, however, he was nowhere near the established superstar he would become.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiverpool supporters looking back at the 2016\/17 squad can therefore see the beginnings of the later Champions League and Premier League-winning side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe official shirt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the 2016\/17 New Balance Away Shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"mv-official-shirt\" style=\"margin:16px 0 0;max-width:300px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1075\/0767\/9562\/files\/mv-off-ls570.jpg\" alt=\"Official 2016\/17 New Balance Away shirt\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:300px;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e","brand":"New Balance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63491298984266,"sku":"LS570","price":139.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1075\/0767\/9562\/files\/nb-ls570-1-front.jpg?v=1789075031","url":"https:\/\/matchdayvault.net\/products\/2016-17-liverpool-away-shirt-m-new-balance","provider":"Matchday Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}