The cracks are beginning to appear.

Jurgen Klopp has received plenty of plaudits since arriving at Anfield in October 2015.

The German's game style and results soon thereafter had everyone on Merseyside in a buoyant mood.

Klopp, 49, has often been touted as the saviour for Liverpool - the man to deliver their long-awaited first Premier League title - but of late things are not rolling along as expected.

Which prompts the question: Is the affable Stuttgart native really everything he is cracked up to be?

While there have been plenty of ups in the famous Liverpool Red since Klopp replaced Brendan Rodgers, there have been just as many downs, as is revealed by his record in the Premier League.

It has been revealed that under Klopp, Liverpool have won 26 matches, drawn 16 and lost 12 from 54 Premier League matches.

Under Rodgers, who was unceremoniously dumped by owners Fenway Sports Group, the Reds won 26, drew 16 and lost 12 from his 54 outings in charge.

See what I'm saying?

Brendan Rodgers and Jurgen Klopp have almost identical records in their first 54 @premierleague games in charge of @LFC. #SSNHQpic.twitter.com/6WHyAKmwmH
— Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) February 7, 2017

You can make a case that with Klopp at the helm, Liverpool appear much more dangerous, and seem to have more substance than they did under Rodgers.

But Rodgers' Reds scored more goals and conceded less. The stats are undeniable.

The Northern Irishman was cast aside and has often been slated since, while Klopp is placed on a pedestal and can at times do no wrong among the Kop faithful.

Go figure!

Perhaps the gloss that Klopp brought with him to Melwood has somewhat worn off, and he now has the ignominy of sharing a record with Rodgers.

That, according to some Liverpool supporters, would be classed as a failure.

While it may not be anywhere near the same level as England's top flight, Rodgers is closing in on a treble with Celtic in his debut season in Scotland.

Go on Brendan, thumb that nose…

Klopp's counterpart at Sunderland - David Moyes - was another manager thrown out to sea by his anticipative club despite an acceptable record.

The Scotsman succumbed to arch enemy Manchester United's owners in April 2014 with a win rate of 52.94% from his 51 matches in charge at Old Trafford.

At the same stage, Klopp had a win rate of 48.92%.

But still the flattery ensues for Jurgen.

Anyhow, I'm not trying to have a pop at Klopp as a manager, as almost every player who has played under him has come forward with some type of sycophancy.

I'm merely shining the spotlight on the enormous scrutiny that comes with being a Liverpool manager and the perception a person can give.

Klopp's personality, honesty and passion make him loveable.

Rodgers was seen as a spin doctor who frequently offered excuses.

Admittedly, Rodgers had a man by the name of Luis Suarez spearheading his stint at Anfield.

This just further highlights Klopp's need for a world-class striker.

The Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang rumours are running hot, after Klopp failed to make a single signing in January, which was madness.

But perhaps he saw the writing on the wall before the rest of us and put the cue in the rack with next season at the forefront of his plans, which really should include Borussia Dortmund's prolific star Auba.

With only a Champions League spot to play for now, Liverpool will be intent on recovering from the mini-slump they have experienced so far in 2017.

They may not need European football to attract quality signings this summer, but it would certainly help.

Quality players to join pre-season arrivals Sadio Mane, Gini Wijnaldum, Loris Karius and Ragnar Klavan are required to genuinely challenge.

Five or six ready-to-play additions prior to kick-off of the 2017/18 campaign would be ideal.

Daniel Sturridge and Alberto Moreno have to go. The former simply hasn't delivered often enough and is taking up space in the attacking stocks. The latter simply cannot defend.

And the Merseyside giants have to make sure they are not signing players for the future because the academy kids who have been given a chance are seriously good.

Expect signings but don't expect these inclusions to make Liverpool an immediate title threat.

Klopp's high-octane, high-pressing and somewhat tiring game style needs a special group of players, and a much larger squad than is presently available.

And until the current crop of Reds completely and utterly buy in, this ongoing and frustrating premiership drought will continue.

But if there is anyone perfectly suited to putting a positive spin on things, then Jurgen Klopp is your man.