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James Milner reflects on foundation laid at Liverpool under Klopp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 12:48 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

James Milner reflects on foundation laid at Liverpool under Klopp

Summary

James Milner's contributions at Liverpool during Jurgen Klopp's tenure highlight his importance to the club's success. Of his 332 appearances, 323 occurred under Klopp, emphasizing their strong relationship. Milner’s leadership has been recalled amid concerns about the team's current on-pitch guidance. He celebrated notable moments, including Liverpool's sixth Champions League win, and has left a legacy of consistency, exemplified by being the Premier League's record appearance maker.

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Key Details

•Milner made 323 of his 332 Liverpool appearances under Klopp.
•His leadership is often compared to that of Henderson and Lallana.
•Milner's six-fingered celebration marked Liverpool's sixth Champions League victory.
•He holds the record for most appearances in Premier League history.
•Milner's contributions helped lay the foundation for Liverpool's recent successes.

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12:48 PMYahoo Sports — Dependable and consistent - Milner set Klopp's foundation

What they're saying

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James Milner had his best years at Liverpool because, quite simply, he made a bigger contribution to the club's biggest period of success than at any other club. At Liverpool, 323 of his 332 appearances coming under Jurgen Klopp says everything you need to know about whose man he truly was. It's telling that this season, while the Reds have been accused of lacking leadership on the pitch, Milner's named has been mentioned alongside Jordan Henderson's, Adam Lallana's and more.
— Yahoo Sports

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