Klopp Commends De Zerbi’s Managerial Style & Alonso’s Choice
Jurgen Klopp, the current manager of Liverpool, has recently commended Roberto De Zerbi, the coach of Brighton, for his impressive managerial style. This comes after Xabi Alonso, another potential candidate for Klopp’s replacement, ruled himself out of the race. Klopp has publicly praised De Zerbi and expressed his admiration for the job he is doing at Brighton.
Speaking about the upcoming match against Brighton, Klopp acknowledged the difficulty of playing against De Zerbi’s team. He stated, “We all know how difficult it is against Brighton. Roberto is doing an incredible job there, and it’s a different game against Brighton.” Klopp also highlighted the improvement Brighton has made since De Zerbi’s arrival, stating, “The first game, I think we were the first opponent after he joined the club, and we had no clue what to expect. It was impressive how quick he got the team in his way and since then it only got better.”
When asked what makes Brighton a threat under De Zerbi, Klopp praised their unique style of play. He admitted that it goes against his own coaching style but acknowledged its effectiveness. Klopp stated, “The way they play. It’s a really different way; I couldn’t coach that, it goes against my personality, but it’s a good watch.” He also mentioned how demanding the style is for the players and praised De Zerbi as a top coach.
Klopp compared De Zerbi’s possession-based and highly structured style to that of Manchester City. He emphasized that Brighton can beat any team on their day and acknowledged the challenge they pose to Liverpool. However, he expressed confidence in his own team’s ability to compete and stated, “But now good news, we can do that as well, so we give it a try.”
In addition to discussing De Zerbi, Klopp also commented on Xabi Alonso’s decision to turn down offers from Liverpool and Bayern Munich to stay at Bayer Leverkusen. Klopp supported Alonso’s choice and drew parallels to his own experience at Borussia Dortmund. He stated, “The one part I can speak about is him being a young manager being at a club and doing really well. I had a similar situation and did pretty much the same and never regretted it.”
Klopp further praised Alonso for the incredible job he is doing at Leverkusen and understood his desire to continue working with the team. He said, “Leverkusen has a good team and they will probably keep the team together this year as well. So I understand that he wants to do that.”
Overall, Klopp’s commendation of De Zerbi and support for Alonso’s decision highlights his respect for both coaches. It also sheds light on the managerial landscape and potential successors at Liverpool. With Klopp set to leave at the end of the season, the search for his replacement continues, and De Zerbi’s name has emerged as a strong contender. Similarly, Alonso’s commitment to Leverkusen showcases his dedication to his current role and his potential for future success in management. As the football world eagerly awaits the announcement of Klopp’s successor, these developments provide intriguing insight into the future of Liverpool’s coaching staff.