In November, Liverpool reportedly initiated contact with Xabi Alonso regarding the possibility of him becoming the club’s manager next season. Jurgen Klopp had privately revealed his decision to step down after eight and a half years. Alonso a former Liverpool player is considered the leading candidate.
However, complications arise as he is currently the manager of Bayer Leverkusen. Despite Leverkusen’s optimism that Alonso will stay Liverpool remains interested. The 42 years old has led Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga and is focused on the ongoing season.
Other managerial candidates include Roberto De Zerbi, Ruben Amorim and Julian Nagelsmann. Liverpool’s owners FSG have appointed Theo Epstein as a senior advisor to oversee sporting matters for Liverpool and other franchises under FSG. Klopp’s successor is now a key focus for the club.
Bayern Munich ended their two-match losing streak in the Champions League with a 1-0 victory…
Robert Lewandowski continued his sensational form, scoring twice as Barcelona cruised to a 4-1 victory…
Arsenal’s unbeaten Champions League run ended with a controversial 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan at…
Jimmy Anderson, England's all-time leading wicket-taker has put himself forward for selection in the Indian…
Jim Whitley has enjoyed a diverse post-football career, spanning from portrait painting to musical theatre…
Benjamin Mendy won a legal battle against Manchester City over unpaid wages and secured the…