Potential Frightening Liverpool Lineup with Xabi Alonso as Manager and Salah’s Replacement, According to Express.co.uk
Jurgen Klopp’s surprising announcement of his departure from Liverpool at the end of the season has led to Xabi Alonso being immediately rumored as his potential successor. Alonso, who currently leads Bayer Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga, spent five years at Liverpool and has not ruled out the possibility of taking over from Klopp. Should Alonso take over, there is speculation that he may bring some of his Leverkusen players with him, including some potential changes to the team’s lineup for next season. One key player likely to remain, barring any surprising changes, is goalkeeper Alisson, who continues to establish himself as one of the top goalkeepers in Europe.
Alonso would likely be eager to work with him if he were to take on the role of Liverpool’s head coach. Regarding the team’s defense, Alonso has focused on dynamic full-backs in his Leverkusen team, much like Klopp’s use of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson. There is speculation that Alexander-Arnold could transition to a more permanent midfield role if Frimpong, one of Alonso’s key players at Leverkusen, also joins Liverpool. Additionally, there is consideration for managing Robertson more carefully due to a previous injury.
The future of star player Mohamed Salah also remains uncertain. Despite turning down interest from Saudi Arabia, there are questions about whether he would choose to stay at Liverpool without Klopp as the head coach. If Salah does depart, Alonso may consider recruiting Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz as his replacement. In addition to potential changes in the team’s composition, there has been mention of Liverpool’s 23/24 home shirt, which pays homage to the club’s past and incorporates a 1970s influence in its design.
