Fabrizio Romano Offers Honest Advice to Liverpool Fans on Jurgen Klopp Replacement Search

Fabrizio Romano has advised Liverpool supporters to closely monitor a potential alternative to Xabi Alonso for the club’s next managerial position.

Amid the ongoing quest for Jurgen Klopp’s successor, the speculation surrounding the Bayer Leverkusen manager as a frontrunner persists.

However, in his latest Daily Briefing for CaughtOffside on Sunday, Romano subtly indicates the emergence of another noteworthy contender garnering considerable attention both domestically and internationally.

Romano outlined: “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 their recent exit from the Europa League, Sporting under Amorim’s leadership continue to dominate domestically. They have accumulated 31 points out of the last 33 available and hold a first-leg advantage in their cup semi-final against Benfica, their arch-rivals.

The 39-year-old recently marked his 200th match in charge of the club, a remarkable achievement at his age. His success has attracted attention from European giants like Liverpool and Bayern as both considering him as a potential future manager.

While Alonso remains the top contender to succeed Klopp at Liverpool, there is a possibility of a Europa League final showdown between the two teams, as Liverpool and Leverkusen were drawn apart on Friday.