Xabi Alonso has announced his decision to stay at Bayer Leverkusen and continue in the Bundesliga next season. Although they missed out on the Spaniard, who was a major contender to succeed Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool’s eyes are already on their next target.
At the moment, Sporting’s Reuben Amorim is the first choice, with Brighton’s Roberto de Zerbi as a rival. However, Dean Jones, an English journalist, argues that Thiago Motta, who is in charge of Bologna, should also be watched.
“Outside of the two main candidates, he has a very interesting football philosophy that is intriguing to many at Liverpool,”
“Bologna play with a fluidity that is very rare.”
“One thing that is important to Liverpool is that they have a football philosophy to follow but also that they play in a way that suits the squad and means they keep evolving.”
“It’s important to stress that Motta is an outsider at this moment in time but that he is interesting to them.”
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In Serie A, where Inter Milan is the clear favorite, Bologna has defied the odds and is currently in fourth place. Bologna is in a good position to qualify for next season’s Champions League, and the Brazilian-born coach who will lead the team is gaining a reputation for his ability.
He has coached at Genoa and Spezia Calcio, and has also played for the Italian national team and mega clubs as a player. It is unlikely that he will make a serious move on Motta, but how will Liverpool’s managerial search end up…?