Jörg Schmadtke, a member of Klopp’s technical staff and sporting director, is set to leave the club. Xabi Alonso is a name on many people’s lips at this early stage, with the former Liverpool midfielder impressing while leading Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. However, a recent report suggests there could be competition for some of Liverpool’s top suitors.
According to The Telegraph , Alonso is also believed to be interested in Bayern Munich, while Roberto De Zerbi is on Manchester united’s shortlist if Erik ten Haag is sacked. I’m not the only club that can cause problems. Here’s Liverpool.com’s latest report on Liverpool’s search for a new manager.Xabi Alonso (Bayer Leverkusen)Bayer Leverkusen are confident Xabi Alonso will stay at the club despite interest from Liverpool, Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reports. Alonso is the favorite to replace Klopp if the German leaves Anfield this summer.
Leverkusen are aware that Alonso is on Liverpool’s list of potential successors, but the former midfielder is involved in the Bundesliga club’s plans for next season, including squad formation, according to Plettenberg. Alonso’s contract with Leverkusen runs until 2026.There is still a long time between now and the end of the season and nothing can be decided now as Liverpool search for Klopp’s replacement.
So nothing really changes in Leverkusen’s position.The German club may be confident now, but a lot could change in the coming months. They also know that even if they win the Bundesliga this season, Liverpool will appear to have taken a step forward and they can’t blame Alonso if he decides to return to Anfield. Doing so after winning the Bundesliga would have softened the blow for Germany. Roberto De Zerbi (Brighton)
It’s January and the Liverpool rumors are swirling at full speed. It doesn’t broadcast news though. Speculation is rife as the search for Jurgen Klopp’s successor begins. The Liverpool manager confirmed his plans to leave Anfield at the end of the season after a surprise announcement on Friday. With Liverpool set to undergo a major overhaul this summer, many names will be linked with vacancies in the near future.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona are interested in Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi. The Catalan club are looking for a new manager at the end of the season, with Xavi announcing he will leave in the summer.
