Xabi Alonso won the Champions League with Anfield during his playing days. He was also linked with Liverpool and was touted as the closest person to succeed Jurgen Klopp, but the coach’s own decision to remain at Bayer Leverkusen has put an end to that.
Liverpool has already turned its attention to another candidate, and 39-year-old Ruben Amorim, who leads Sporting, has been moved up to the most likely candidate. The young commander, who has a lot of experience in European competitions, is highly regarded within the club.
According to the international media outlet Diario de Noticias, the £17 million termination payment attached to his current contract with Sporting, which expires in two years, is not an issue, and Sporting Director Richard Hughes, who will officially begin his duties on June 1, is willing to conduct an interview with the coach.
To take on the heavy responsibility of succeeding the German in charge, he must not only be good on the pitch, but also off the pitch. The interview will be conducted to see if he is the right person to take charge at Anfield.
However, Liverpool will not be in a hurry to make a decision and will take their time. Who will be in charge at Anfield next season?