Liverpool will want to exchange Jurgen Klopp as manager this summertime, and Neil Jones has presented his newest perception into the Reds’ pursuit of Xabi Alonso and feasible solutions who could come into the photo.
Talking solely to CaughtOffside for his Every day Briefing column, Jones defined that he’s not also nervous about the speculation about Alonso potentially leaning to Bayern Munich above the future emptiness at Anfield.
Jones also mentioned alternatives this kind of as Roberto De Zerbi who could appear into the equation, although also mentioning long term possibilities this sort of as Wolves manager Gary O’Neil, who could be a person to continue to keep an eye on if he carries on to impress.
O’Neil has a superior marriage with new Liverpool director Richard Hughes, which is one thing to issue in, although the exact is also real of Newcastle United supervisor Eddie Howe, however one imagines that neither of these are possible to be major candidates at the second.
Liverpool supervisor most up-to-date: Jones on Alonso, O’Neil, and more…
“The scenario about Xabi Alonso stays unchanged for now as much as I’m knowledgeable there has been no sign of what he desires to do in the summer months as his concentration stays incredibly a great deal on Bayer Leverkusen and what could be an incredible conclude to the time,” Jones said.
“German studies propose that Bayern Munich is his favoured spot, but Alonso and his camp have been very tranquil and till there is any clarity from their aspect, I think it’s a situation of wait around and see.
“What is distinct, as explained beforehand, is that he is going to have at minimum a few possibilities to pick from this summertime. Not a lousy put for any younger supervisor to be in!
“If Alonso is not offered, one factor is for particular now that Michael Edwards is in place as Fenway Sports activities Group’s CEO of soccer Liverpool will do comprehensive investigate prior to appointing their next supervisor.
“Edwards has constantly championed a info-driven strategy to recruitment, and that will undoubtedly be the circumstance with acquiring Jurgen Klopp’s successor. Liverpool’s study group, led by Will Spearman, have already been difficult at work, and there will presently have been a whittling-down of contenders.
“In terms of names, it ought to not shock you to study that Ruben Amorim is nicely believed of inside of Liverpool, and Roberto De Zerbi is yet another potent contender. De Zerbi would have been in contention to take in excess of at Bournemouth in 2022 when Richard Hughes was complex director, but for a modify in ownership at the Cherries, and Hughes is a acknowledged fanatic of Italian football and Italian methodology.
“Edwards and Hughes also have potent associations with both equally Eddie Howe and Gary O’Neil, but I really do not hope either of those people two to appear into competition for the role this summer time. If O’Neil ended up to continue impressing at Wolves, nevertheless, then I wouldn’t rule out the notion of him coming onto Liverpool’s radar in the long term.”
