Liverpool have shortlisted seven managers in their search for Jurgen Klopp’s successor, but have only just begun the official recruitment process.Klopp shocked the football world by announcing at the end of January that he would be leaving Liverpool this summer.
Liverpool also have a sporting director vacancy and 90min understands the club will be keen to find a candidate there before fully focusing on the managerial situation with this new signing. Despite this, the club had two months to consider replacing Klopp after he was informed of the decision in November. Sources confirmed before 90 minutes that Bayer Leverkusen’s coachAlonso would like to return to Liverpool as a manager, but is currently trying to give Leverkusen their first Bundesliga title.
Leverkusen beat Bayern Munich 3-0 to move five points clear at the top. Saturday. Liverpool are not the only former club to admire Alonso’s achievements. Real Madrid know Carlo Ancelotti won’t be there forever despite his recent contract renewal, and Thomas Tuchel’s future at Bayern remains uncertain even if he is safe. Right now.
Alonso could continue his development at Leverkusen, but 90 Minutes understands his success will depend on the quality of player he wants to be, with the club expected to return in the summer transfer window. Sold with 2 stars or more. . Rather than waiting for an offer from Madrid or Bayern Munich, it might be better for the Spaniard to move to Liverpool this year.Brighton & Hove Albion’s Roberto De Zerbi and Germany’s Julian Nagelsmann are leading candidates, as is Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postekoglo, who was a Liverpool fan as a child. However, Spurs are completely comfortable with the Greco-Australian’s situation and believe he will stay.
If approached by Postecoglou, he may refuse to be interviewed.Sporting CP’s Ruben Amorim has been linked with a move away from Anfield but is believed to be part of a wider search and is not a front-runner at this stage due to his lack of experience in the attacking third. Aston Villa’s Unai Emery and Benfica’s Roger Schmidt have been discussed at Liverpool.
Club legend Steven Gerrard looked set to be promoted as a potential successor to Klopp early in his managerial career after making a bright start at Aston Villa following his move west, ending Rangers’ nine-year wait for the Scottish title in 2021. . However, his stock has fallen and he now plays for Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Arabian Professional League. He is therefore not in the running to replace Klopp, but Liverpool would consider giving him an interview out of respect if asked.
