Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club is on the hunt for a new manager following the departure of Roberto de Zerbi after their final game defeat to Manchester United. One contender for the position is former Brighton player and coach Liam Rosenior, who was a guest of the club’s directors at a recent home match against Chelsea. Despite being sacked by Championship side Hull earlier this month, Rosenior is seen as an enterprising and young coach, similar to Graham Potter when he was hired by Brighton. However, he faces competition from Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna, who has been heavily linked with the job.
Other names linked to the position include Russell Martin, Francesco Farioli, Will Still, Thomas Frank, Steve Cooper, and even a potential return of Graham Potter. The odds for the next Brighton manager show McKenna as the favorite at 11/10, followed by Farioli at 4/1, Martin and Rosenior at 14/1, and Potter at 14/1.
Graham Potter, who left Brighton to become Chelsea manager in September 2022 but was later sacked, has also been linked with a sensational return to Sussex. It is reported that Manchester United is also interested in him. Meanwhile, outgoing Brighton midfielder Adam Lallana has urged fans to be patient with whoever takes over from De Zerbi. Lallana believes that Brighton has overachieved in recent years and credits De Zerbi as a significant part of their success.
Lallana expressed his disappointment that they couldn’t give De Zerbi the send-off he deserved and emphasized the importance of thanking him for his contributions. He also praised De Zerbi for getting the team to Europe and creating history for the club. Lallana believes that Brighton is in an extremely good state, citing their turnover and young talent. He expects the club to bounce back next year and believes that the next manager will have a wonderful job ahead of them.
Overall, Brighton is looking for a new manager to continue their success and build on their achievements. With contenders like Rosenior and McKenna in the mix, the club has exciting options to consider. The fans are urged to be patient and grateful for De Zerbi’s contributions while looking forward to the next chapter for the club.