'I know that sounds horrible and brutal' - Glen Johnson explains how Liverpool should replace Jurgen Klopp
Glen Johnson believes that Brighton’s form in the Premier League could put Liverpool fans off Roberto De Zerbi from taking over from Jurgen Klopp.
While the ex-Liverpool right-back believes the Italian would be successful at Liverpool, he feels their supporters will be hard to win over. Brighton arrive at Anfield for a crucial Premier League clash on Sunday after being knocked out of Europe and having dropped off domestically.
“You don’t become a bad manager overnight, so the characteristics that prospective suitors admire will still be there,” said Johnson to Betfred. “Brighton have dipped in form but with better players and the methods he has, then there’s no reason why he couldn’t be a success at Liverpool, but the fans may be a bit less excited about the prospect of him coming to Anfield considering Brighton’s form in recent times.”
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The Seagulls enjoyed a stellar start to the season, winning five of their opening seven games in all competitions, before suffering a 6-1 defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park. Since then they have been a mixed bag, recording some emphatic wins but also suffering huge losses.
Johnson has called for the Reds to look to a more senior appointment to replace Klopp as he addresses the monumental task of succeeding the charismatic German.
He said: “I believe somebody needs to come in after Jurgen Klopp and take the bullet first. I know that sounds horrible and brutal to say, but there’s no chance of whoever comes in next being better than Jurgen and that’s a testament to the team he’s built at Liverpool.
“The best they can do is match him and
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