Fabrizio Romano has suggested that Liverpool supporters should pay attention to another potential candidate for the managerial position at the club, alongside Xabi Alonso.
As the quest to find Jurgen Klopp’s replacement gains momentum, the Bayer Leverkusen coach is a popular choice among many to take over the helm.
In his Daily Briefing for CaughtOffside on Sunday morning, the renowned Italian sports journalist alluded to another formidable contender who is gaining significant interest in England and throughout Europe.
Romano stated: “We know many clubs will be busy with hiring new managers over the summer, that Bayern and Liverpool will fight for Xabi Alonso.
“I told you before and I’ll keep repeating it…. Keep an eye on Ruben Amorim, the Sporting manager, because many clubs are looking at him, including in England as he’s appreciated in the Premier League.
“We already say that he could be another candidate for Liverpool in addition to Xabi Alonso, but we know that Bayern are looking at both of them. Let’s see what’s gonna happen.”
Despite bowing out of the Europa League earlier this week, Sporting under Ruben Amorim’s guidance continues to dominate on the domestic front. The team has secured 31 points from a possible 33 recently and holds a lead in the first leg of their cup semi-final against their fierce rivals, Benfica.
The 39-year-old celebrated his 200th game leading Sporting, an impressive milestone for someone his age, and his successful tenure has caught the attention of European giants Liverpool and Bayern Munich as they consider him for their next managerial role.
While Xabi Alonso is still the primary choice to succeed Klopp, especially with the possibility of a Europa League final showdown between Liverpool and Leverkusen after the draw kept them in separate brackets, Liverpool’s decision-makers are wisely exploring other options.
Amorim emerges as a strong contingency plan should Alonso be out of reach.
With no Liverpool matches scheduled for the next two weeks, the upcoming international break might see the manager search take center stage as the club deliberates its future leadership.