The question of who will lead Liverpool instead of Jurgen Klopp will undoubtedly remain unanswered until the summer.
The German’s news on Friday that he would be departing Liverpool at the end of the season shocked both English and European football.
Van Dijk when Klopp told the Liverpool players he was leaving
Due to Klopp’s departure, there has been much speculation regarding his replacement, which has recently stoked the gossip mill.
Xabi Alonso, a former Reds midfielder, is one of the names being mentioned as an early favourite. The Spaniard’s outstanding performance at Bayer Leverkusen this season has him on the list of players FSG is examining.
The Telegraph claims that Bayern Munich might ruin Liverpool’s hopes of acquiring Alonso.
According to the Telegraph article, Klopp’s dismissal might be the start of a chain reaction in management.
Bayer Leuchten Xabi AlonsoAdditionally, because Xavi left Barcelona, one of the biggest teams in the world is currently looking for a new manager.
Bayern Munich’s interest in Alonso, however, is what may potentially really thwart Liverpool’s plans. According to reports, the Spaniard is among the German powerhouses’ possible successors in the case that Thomas Tuchel decides to step down.
Even if Liverpool isn’t mentioned in regard to him, former Chelsea manager Tuchel is also being linked to a return to England.
It seems that Liverpool will have to move quickly to make the appointment before Bayern moves in order to acquire Alonso.
From 2014 to 2017, Alonso, who is presently leading Leverkusen in the Bundesliga rankings, was a member of Bayern Munich.
