21 Dec 2023 02:54:26
Hi ed,

Nacional are reporting klopp has been chatting to laporta to replace xavi in the summer. Any truth to that?

Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - Xavi Hernandez (C) It would be a surprise if he will see the season out. Laporta has previously approached Jurgen Klopp through Marc Kosicke and would likely enquire again but it does not seem likely anything will happen. I would discount Pep Guardiola as well. Girona's Michel Sanchez would be another who Barcelona could look to. Deco has a preferred option in Roberto De Zerbi that he has shared with Yuste and Laporte.}

1.) 21 Dec 2023
21 Dec 2023 13:03:42
Have you had a chance to watch Leverkusen this season at all Ed? And if so do you rate Alonso as a coach?

Haven’t watched them at all but certainly seems to be doing well.

{Ed002's Note - Alonso is doing really well this season and he is on the list of options for Real Madrid.}

2.) 21 Dec 2023
21 Dec 2023 13:21:34
Alonso is the man I want to succeed Klopp. He plays exciting football, his team scores a lot of goals. And importantly, his team racks up 3 points after 3 points, week in week out. They quite possibly could break up the two team or should I say one team stronghold and win the league.

3.) 21 Dec 2023
21 Dec 2023 20:53:28
I don't see anything but Klopp extending with us. He's not going to leave this developing team without seeing us realize our potential. Jmo.

4.) 21 Dec 2023
21 Dec 2023 21:16:06
I remember Klopp being asked if he would like to manage in Spain and he said no as he does not speak Spanish.
I think Liverpool will be the last club side Klopp manages I think he has stated he would like the German national job one day.
I think that will be his next job after us then he will be able to take a bit of a step back from everyday work.

5.) 24 Dec 2023
24 Dec 2023 12:10:16
I would still be wary about Alono. As much as I hope he will do well I don’t understand why he’s already a favourite to succeed Klopp after half a season if success. Give people a chance to prove themselves over a few seasons.

{Ed001's Note - it is more than half a season. He performed a minor miracle last season with them too. Before that he did really well with the B team at Sociedad and prior to that he was impressing with Madrid's youth teams. That used to be enough to get a top job like ours. I mean it is more than Paisley did or Fagan. He is favourite because he has stardust sprinkled about him right now, a bit like Guardiola did or Klopp in his early days. When you look at the options out there, there are very few that stand out, other than him.}

6.) 24 Dec 2023
24 Dec 2023 13:33:08
Great passer, great vision, great guy. Played for Sociedad, Liverpool, Real, Bayern and the best Spanish national team in history. And played under Rafa, Mourinho, Guardiola and Ancelotti. Is there a better football education?

Only thing he missed out on was working with Klopp.

7.) 24 Dec 2023
24 Dec 2023 13:38:26
I fully take your point. But the problem is when such managers don’t deliver (which means winning a major trophy at a club like Liverpool) they are put under immense pressure and are not usually given too much time. I’d say Arteta is an unusual exception even though I don’t see him as a talented manager. Many managers would have done better than him if they had been given that much time. That being said I wish Alonso well and I’ll be right behind him if and when he comes to Liverpool.

8.) 24 Dec 2023
24 Dec 2023 16:49:44
Rather Alonso than Liners. That said I'd prefer Rodgers coming back than Liners. Both similar but at least Rodgers has some pedigree.

9.) 24 Dec 2023
24 Dec 2023 16:50:30
FyI before someone jumps down my throat I absolutely do not want Rodgers to come back and my comparison of him to Linders is intentionally negative.

10.) 26 Dec 2023
26 Dec 2023 06:18:45
I agree Westwood about Rodgers, his ego is his downfall.

11.) 27 Dec 2023
27 Dec 2023 06:45:29
Alonso over Rodgers anyday.