Xabi Alonso Leads Contenders for Liverpool Manager Role as Klopp Prepares to Depart

With Jürgen Klopp announcing his departure at season's end, Liverpool eyes a new era with Xabi Alonso as the frontrunner for the managerial position.

Jürgen Klopp and his assistant coaches, including Pep Lijnders, will leave Liverpool at the end of the 2023-24 season, marking the end of an era.
Xabi Alonso emerges as the early favorite to succeed Klopp, with his successful tenure at Bayern Leverkusen highlighting his potential.
Other notable contenders include Roberto De Zerbi, Ange Postecoglou, and Ruben Amorim, each bringing unique experiences and successes.
Pep Lijnders, despite being a key figure in Klopp's coaching staff, is set to depart and eyes a managerial role elsewhere, ruling him out as Klopp's successor.
Liverpool plans to appoint a new sporting director before making a final decision on the new manager, aiming for a seamless transition into the 2024-25 season.