Klopp, his successor already found

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By: Manu Tournoux

Klopp, his successor already found

A big favorite stands out for the succession of the German technician on the Liverpool bench.

This Friday, Jürgen Klopp announced, in a press release published on Liverpool’s X account, his departure next June, at the end of the current season. Only a few minutes after this information was made official, the English bookmakers revealed the odds of the German technician’s potential successors.

The huge favorite is Xabi Alonso, with odds of 1 for the oddsmaker across the Channel Sky Bet. The former Spanish defensive midfielder wore the colors of Liverpool for five seasons, between 2004 and 2009. Currently coach of Bayer Leverkusen, he has not lost a single match with this team since the start of the season. “It would be a dream to manage Liverpool one day, the club means a lot to me but first I have to prepare and prove myself,” he confided to talkSPORT in 2018. Steven Gerrard, emblematic player of the Reds and who currently coaches in Saudi Arabia, on the bench of Al-Ettifaq Football Club, is rated at six against. In the list, follow technicians such as Brighton coach Roberto De Zerbi (7.50), Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann (9) and PSG coach Luis Enrique (14).

Arriving on the Liverpool bench in 2015, Jürgen Klopp won the Premier League in 2019-20, the Champions League in 2019, the FA Cup in 2022, the League Cup in 2022 and the Club World Cup in 2019 His team also managed to reach the final of the Champions League in 2018 and 2022.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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