Italian icon names 'special' Liverpool managerial alternative as Jurgen Klopp replacement
Daniele De Rossi has defended Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi as the Italian continues to be linked with the soon-to-be vacant Liverpool job.
De Zerbi has defied critics at the Amex Stadium and provided a continuation of the strong foundations that we laid before he arrived on the South Coast. The 44-year-old led the Seagulls to their first qualification for Europe after booking their place in the Europa League and this season, Brighton remain in contention for another spell in a European competition next season.
Jurgen Klopp will step down from his post at Anfield after nine years at the end of the season. Following his bombshell announcement, Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso and Ruben Amorim of Sporting Lisbon are among the names linked with managerial position at Anfield.
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Former Sporting Director Michael Edwards met with Fenway Sports Group last weekend, in an effort by the American owners to persuade Edwards into returning to Merseyside. A new sporting director, to replace Jorg Schmadtke following his departure in January, is ongoing but Alonso remains a long-time favourite to succeed Klopp while Amorim is another noted by FSG.
De Zerbi has been linked with replacing Klopp and the Italian has received glowing praise from Roma boss De Rossi following their 4-0 win over Brighton on Thursday.
"I think Brighton didn't deserve to lose by a four-goal difference, they're an amazing team," he said. "They're probably too young (inexperienced) and they are not used to playing matches like this, they create a lot in the
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