Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is hailing his team's resurgence as they embark on a "new start" following a disappointing season last year.

Liverpool currently holds the second position in the Premier League, setting the stage for an intriguing clash with an in-form Tottenham this Saturday.

Unbeaten in the league, Liverpool has triumphed in five out of their first six matches, igniting discussions of a potential title challenge.

The atmosphere around Anfield is markedly more positive compared to the previous season, when Liverpool finished fifth, trailing champions Manchester City by 22 points.

To address midfield departures, Liverpool invested heavily in the recent transfer window, securing talents like Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis MacAllister, Ryan Gravenberch, and Wataru Endo.

Klopp attributed their promising start to a fruitful pre-season, allowing players to build cohesion and work together.

"We had a good pre-season with a lot of players together, and that's the main reason," Klopp stated. "We could work together, and that definitely helped."

Liverpool's ability to secure results in critical moments has further fostered team growth, with Klopp praising the squad's quality, potential, attitude, and openness to new ideas.

He referred to this phase as a "new start," marking year one for the current team and emphasising their commitment to creating a strong foundation for the future.

Tottenham, revitalised under Ange Postecoglou, has also enjoyed a strong start, sitting just two points behind Liverpool in the league.

Klopp acknowledged the impressive work of Postecoglou, especially considering the departure of Harry Kane to Bayern Munich in the summer.

Liverpool's recent cash infusion, stemming from Fenway Sports Group's sale of a minority stake to Dynasty Equity, was welcomed by Klopp.

However, he clarified that this additional capital wouldn't result in a significantly larger transfer budget. Instead, the funds are earmarked for covering bank debt incurred during the pandemic and for infrastructure improvements at Anfield and the training ground.

"I can understand that people see money in football as all about spending," Klopp explained. "But we already built another stand and the training ground—a lot of stuff that keeps the club in a healthy state for a long, long time. It's good news, and it's money that will be well used."