Whenever a club changes managers early in the season, the immediate concern is for the new signings.

There's a common convention when handling redundancies in the business world of 'last in, first out' and that's sometimes mimicked by the beautiful game. A new gaffer means new ideas, a new philosophy and somewhere along the line, signings of his own choosing - just as a managerial departure suggests the latest additions have not been up to standard. Perhaps more importantly, a fresh appointment feels no commitment to signings made by the prior regime, no matter how recent, or responsibility for their price-tags, no matter how large.

That could well be the case at Liverpool, who swapped Brendan Rodgers for Jurgen Klopp last week after just eight Premier League fixtures. You get the feeling some of Liverpool's seven summer signings will become inevitable casualties as the former Dortmund boss tries to acclimatise himself to the Premier League and get a few decent results on the board - Saturday's early kickoff with Tottenham Hotspur representing a particularly important fixture in the race for Europa League football.

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One summer signing Klopp's arrival could well have the opposite effect on, however, is £32million striker Christian Benteke. The Belgium international hasn't endured a harrowing start to his Anfield career but it's not been the most scintillating either, netting twice in six league appearances, and Rodgers' tactics never really came close to getting the best out of his towering 6 foot 3 frame or the beastly physicality it provides.

Klopp, on the other hand, is well acquainted with Benteke's strengths, having attempted to bring him to Borussia Dortmund in summer 2013. He saw the Belgium international as a potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who departed for Bayern Munich on a free transfer a year later, which in itself is a rather seismic statement of his belief in Benteke's abilities - hypothetically filling the void of a striker who once scored four goals against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

Perhaps more importantly, however, it suggests Benteke fits Klopp's preferred style of play, something which wasn't necessarily the case under the German's predecessor. Clearly Rodgers spent £32million on Benteke to add variety to Liverpool's attack, but speedier and more agile poachers, such as Daniel Sturridge and for a short time Raheem Sterling, always shone brighter than target men throughout the Ulsterman's Anfield reign. If Benteke wanted to become a success at Liverpool under Rodgers, both he and the Reds would've had to make significant philosophical compromises.

Of course, Benteke is no Lewandowski and powerful strikers aren't necessarily a trademark of Klopp's sides. During his final year at Dortmund, the 48 year-old turned to the sensationally quick Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as his attacking spearhead - a role which saw him bag 26 goals across all competitions. If the new Anfield gaffer opts for one up front, it's just as likely to be Daniel Sturridge.

Likewise, I remain unconvinced by the make-up of Liverpool's squad and whether it actually suits Benteke; Jordon Ibe is the only natural wide player and the Reds' other attacking options, such as Philippe Coutinho, Adam Lallana and Roberto Firmino, have struggled to provide consistent deliveries from the flanks. Only three Reds players have averaged more than 0.3 accurate crosses per match this season, whilst few in midfield have managed to run beyond the towering target man. Likewise, Benteke won't be privy to Mats Hummels' ranging distribution from the heart of defence.

But nonetheless, Klopp could be the manager who makes the 24 year-old part of European football's striker elite, as he did with Lewandowksi, and an integral member of Liverpool's starting Xi - something which always seemed to be a case of 50/50 under Rodgers.

Of course, that will likely demand a significant change in the Reds' style of play and although I am sure that's Klopp's aim long-term, securing the right results in Liverpool's coming fixtures against Tottenham, Southampton, Chelsea and Manchester City must come first.

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