Liverpool is set for a huge few months, both on and off the pitch. While the quest for a quadruple continues, it will soon be all change at Anfield. A week or so on from Jürgen Klopp’s bombshell announcement, it still feels strange to think the German will be leaving the club at the end of the season. And he won’t be the only one departing.
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Jörg Schmadtke has already said his goodbyes, with Liverpool’s sporting director leaving following the conclusion of the January transfer window. Meanwhile, Klopp’s backroom staff, including assistant Pep Lijnders, will follow him out of the exit door. All eyes are now on Anfield to see who will succeed Klopp, and a few names have already emerged as favorites. Xabi Alonso looks to be the early frontrunner, with his Bayer Leverkusen side still leading the way in the Bundesliga.
With such a big decision on the horizon, Fenway Sports Group has turned to a familiar face to help with the search. Meanwhile, another of the early favorites has lifted the lid on his contract talks at his current club. In different websites verdict on the latest speculation in the search for a new manager.
Reports from the United States suggest Epstein will work closely with FSG president Mike Gordon in spearheading the search for Klopp’s heir at Anfield. “I am thrilled and honored to return to FSG,” Epstein said (via the Mirror). “This is truly a unique opportunity for me a chance to partner with people who mean a lot to me; a chance to challenge myself in new arenas; and a chance to use my experience and perspective to help others succeed and win at the highest level.”
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Roberto De Zerbi lifts lid on contract talks
Roberto De Zerbi insists there is no news over his future at Brighton. The Italian has been tipped as a potential option to replace Klopp at Liverpool, having been installed as one of the early favorites, and has admitted no progress has yet been made over a new contract with the Seagulls. "No, there is no news," he told Cronache Di Spogliatoio. "My focus is just on the last part of the season. We are going to compete and to play a historic part of the season. We compete in the Premier League to reach the same target as last season (qualifying for Europe).”
