As Klopp prepares to depart from Liverpool after nearly a decade, speculation intensifies regarding his successor. Initially, Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso emerged as a prime candidate, yet his commitment to his current role in Germany has redirected attention towards alternatives like Ruben Amorim from Sporting and the manager at Brighton. However, Mark Lawrenson, a former Liverpool player, elucidates why the club’s leadership is hesitant to pursue De Zerbi.
In an interview with Paddy Power, Lawrenson expressed reservations: “We’ve seen how much money they’ve made this year. I thought Roberto De Zerbi was a bit naughty last week, saying he wants more players. Brighton gave him his big gig, and he’s done very, very well. But once you go down that route of asking for more players, and maybe his agent is speaking to other clubs, I don’t think Liverpool will go anywhere near him.”
“He’s a good manager, but I think he is getting carried away – Brighton haven’t had a particularly good season. He’s not dealt with the extra games and blamed it on not having enough players. De Zerbi won’t go to Liverpool, and he might’ve put one or two prospective club owners off him. Brighton are a well-run club – they got £22 million for Graham Potter and his backroom staff. They’ll just get another manager in – and being run the way that they are, they probably know who their next manager is.”
As Klopp’s final season unfolds, Liverpool maintains its pursuit of Premier League glory, leading the table with a slight margin over Arsenal and Manchester City. With only eight matches remaining, the focus shifts entirely towards securing both league and Europa League success.
The decision regarding Liverpool’s next manager looms large, placing the spotlight on De Zerbi to showcase his managerial prowess at Brighton if he wishes to maintain his appeal to Liverpool.
Brighton & Hove Albion performance and stats
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion is currently 9th in the Premier League with 43 points.
In the last 30 games, it has won 10 times, drawn 11 times, and lost 9 times. In its last match, Brighton & Hove Albion drawn 0-0 against Brentford.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 51 goals and conceding 46.
Brighton & Hove Albion will play the next match in Premier League against Arsenal on Saturday 6th of April in Falmer. The prediction is Arsenal winning the match.
Liverpool performance and stats
Liverpool
Liverpool is currently 1st in the Premier League with 70 points.
In the last 30 games, it has won 21 times, drawn 7 times, and lost twice. In its last match, Liverpool won 3-1 against Sheffield United.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 70 goals and conceding 28.
Liverpool will play the next match in Premier League against Manchester United on Sunday 7th of April in Manchester. The prediction is Liverpool winning the match.
