2024-01-26 20:51:30
In recent years, two names have regularly come up when the potential succession of Jürgen Klopp was discussed: that of Steven Gerrard, the former idol of Anfield, and that of Pepijn Lijnders, the German’s deputy. But neither of them should take over from the “Normal One”, because the first, who coaches Al-Ettifaq (Saudi Arabia), has seen his rating drop since his failed experience at Aston Villa (2021-2022), while the second will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, according to a press release published by the club on Friday.
So the favorite to replace Klopp now appears Xabi Alonso, the former Reds midfielder (2004-2009), currently enjoying great success with Leverkusen. But the Spaniard is committed to Bayer until 2026, which partly explains his caution when he spoke on the subject on Friday: “At the moment, I am very happy here (in Leverkusen). »
Furthermore, the LFC could be tempted to solicit managers working in the Premier League such as Roberto De Zerbi (Brighton), Unai Emery (Aston Villa), or even Thomas Frank (Brentford). Currently at the head of the German selection, Julian Nagelsmann, whose contract ends at the end of the Euro, could also prove to be an interesting candidate.
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