Rio Ferdinand Reveals Why Xabi Alonso Is the Ideal Jurgen Klopp Replacement for Liverpool

The news of Jurgen Klopp leaving Liverpool at the end of the season has left fans wondering about the future. After he made the announcement, Liverpool has been linked with several top managers that could replace the legacy created by the German coach. However, Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand feels the club should not look beyond Xabi Alonso.

The focus of the owners will be on ending the current season well with the German coach, who can solidify his legacy even more. However, there is also no doubt that the noise around the new boss could act as a distraction.

Xabi Alonso backed to continue the winning ambition of Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool

However, the Liverpool owners will have their work cut out for the next season. It won’t be a simple task to find and appoint the next best manager to replace Klopp. Amid the search, Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand feels the club should not look beyond highly rated Xabi Alonso. In a podcast, he revealed the reason behind his choice. He said, “Because of the history. He has played for the club and is also a legend. They love him there as well and the brand of football he plays. He has only been there a little while, which is the risk.”

He has impressed in his first managerial job with Bayer Leverkusen. The Bundesliga side under his coaching is currently on top of the Bundesliga table and has not lost a single match in the league. In the 19 matches, his team has already scored 50 goals and conceded only 14. It is undoubtedly the style Liverpool fans would love at Anfield from next season.

It will be interesting whether the owners take the risk on an inexperienced manager with a team of world-class players. As far as the Spanish coach is concerned, his former teammate has given him a warning.

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Liverpool legend wants Xabi Alonso to think twice before taking the job

Every manager, including Xabi Alonso, would certainly get enticed by the proposal. However, Reds legend Luis Garcia feels the club should avoid bringing in the Bayer Leverkusen manager. He said that the Spanish coach would not get the transition time. Garcia also pointed out that the fans would expect trophies from the first season.

He also made the point eventually about how Xabi Alonso is destined to become Liverpool. However, he feels that next season is not the right time for either of the parties to take the risk.

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It is going to be interesting to see whether Xabi Alonso is in the Bayer Leverkusen or Liverpool dugout. Do you feel the Spanish coach is the right choice for the Reds? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.