Liverpool Football Club has decided to change their managerial target from Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso to Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi and Sporting CP's Ruben Amorim as they seek a replacement for Jurgen Klopp, sources have revealed.
Alonso, the former Liverpool player and current Bayer Leverkusen coach, was initially a strong contender for the Anfield job due to his successful stint at the BayArena and his ties to the club. However, recent developments suggest that Alonso is set to stay at Leverkusen for at least another season, prompting Liverpool to explore other options.
De Zerbi, who manages Brighton, has emerged as a frontrunner for the Liverpool managerial position. His impressive track record with Brighton has garnered significant support within the Liverpool hierarchy, making him a top candidate for the role.
Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim, the coach of Sporting CP, is also being considered as a serious contender to succeed Klopp at Liverpool. Amorim's coaching abilities and achievements at Sporting have put him in the running for the prestigious managerial position at Anfield.
With Klopp set to depart Liverpool this summer, the club's CEO of football, Michael Edwards, has been actively scouting for potential replacements. De Zerbi and Amorim have emerged as the leading candidates to take over the reins at Liverpool, with both coaches bringing a wealth of experience and success to the table.
Alonso, on the other hand, is reportedly being eyed by Real Madrid as a potential managerial target when Carlo Ancelotti's contract expires in 2026. Despite his strong connections to Liverpool, it seems that Alonso's immediate future lies at Leverkusen rather than Anfield.
As Liverpool continues their search for a new manager, the focus has shifted towards De Zerbi and Amorim, both of whom possess the qualities and credentials to lead the club to further success in the future.
