Alonso Receives Praise from Potential LFC Manager for Exceptional Abilities
As the news of Jurgen Klopp’s upcoming departure from Liverpool in the summer continues to stir major speculation, potential candidates for his replacement are being discussed. Among them, Xabi Alonso, the former Liverpool player and current manager of Bayer Leverkusen, has emerged as an early front-runner. Alonso’s exceptional abilities have garnered praise from fellow candidate Roberto De Zerbi, the current Brighton manager.
De Zerbi commended Alonso’s work during an interview with Cronache Di Spogliatoio this week. He described Alonso’s performance as “extraordinary” and praised the well-defined style of play exhibited by his team. De Zerbi also noted that Alonso had already displayed his coaching prowess while leading Real Sociedad’s second team three years ago, and is now proving himself at a top club like Bayer Leverkusen.
While De Zerbi is considered a strong candidate himself, having excelled as Brighton manager since 2022, it is evident that none of the contenders are as established as Klopp was when he joined Liverpool almost nine years ago. However, De Zerbi’s response to a question about joining a big club in the near future suggested that he is open to leaving Brighton for the right opportunity. He stated that it is his ambition to coach a great team and believes that if he continues to demonstrate his capabilities and achieve positive results, it will be possible for him to make that move.
De Zerbi emphasized that his interest in coaching a big team goes beyond simply holding the position, but rather to make a meaningful impact and do things right. He expressed his desire to put his “butt on an important bench” and contribute to the success of a top club.
While the details of Liverpool’s search for Klopp’s successor remain unknown to journalists, Alonso and De Zerbi have been widely discussed as leading contenders. However, other names have also been suggested, including Thomas Frank, Julian Nagelsmann, Ruben Amorim, and Ange Postecoglou. Among them, it is Bayer Leverkusen manager De Zerbi who is currently favored to take over the reins at Liverpool.
As Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool’s owners, are not expected to confirm Klopp’s successor anytime soon, fans and pundits will continue to speculate on who will fill the German manager’s shoes. Whether it is Xabi Alonso, Roberto De Zerbi, or another candidate altogether, the next Liverpool manager will undoubtedly face the challenge of following in the footsteps of one of the most successful managers in the club’s history.