Four Xabi Alonso alternatives for Liverpool's next manager as Bayern Munich decision made
Liverpool will already be planning behind the scenes for life after Jurgen Klopp's exit.
Klopp announced in January that he would be stepping down from his role as manager of the Reds in the summer. The 56-year-old has been in charge at Anfield since 2015, but a new era is set to dawn for the Merseyside club upon his exit.
Xabi Alonso has been listed as the early favourite with the bookmakers to replace Klopp in the summer. The former Liverpool midfielder is currently managing Bayer Leverkusen, who are eight points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.
Bayern Munich are second in the table, and the German club announced on Wednesday that manager Thomas Tuchel would be leaving at the end of the season. Alonso is reportedly the first choice to replace Tuchel at the Allianz Arena, meaning Liverpool could face a battle to appoint their former player as Klopp's successor.
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Alonso is not the only candidate reportedly in the running to be Klopp's successor. With that in mind, the ECHO takes a look at alternatives that Liverpool could look at if they miss out on appointing Alonso.
Ruben Amorim
Sporting CP head coach Ruben Amorim is the second favourite to be Klopp's successor at Liverpool.
Amorim has been in charge at Sporting since 2020 and won the Primeira Liga title in his first full season.
Sporting are level on points with Benfica at the top of the table ahead, which is leading to speculation that he could be a candidate for the Liverpool manager's job.
Roberto De Zerbi
Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi has also been listed as a potential
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