Jurgen Klopp To Leave Liverpool At End Of Season🤯 Xabi Alonso And Pep Guardiola Reaction

Summary

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp announced he will leave the club at the end of the season, citing his declining energy levels and desire for the club to have a manager at the top of his game. Klopp reflected honestly on his emotions, the reactions from players and fans, and his conviction that this is the right decision. There was discussion around potential successor managers like Xabi Alonso and Thomas Tuchel. Former players like Steve Nicol felt uncertainty around replacing Klopp but trusted the club would figure it out. The main concern was whether Klopp's impending departure could distract the team, but he was adamant that would not happen.

Takeaways

• 😮 Jurgen Klopp shocked everyone by announcing he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season.
• 😢 Klopp said he is leaving because he does not have the energy to continue at the highest level for much longer.
• 🤔 There is concern about how Liverpool will cope after Klopp leaves given his enormous impact on the club.
• 🤨 Klopp insisted his departure will not distract the team this season as they fight for titles.
• 😠 Pep Guardiola said Klopp has been his biggest rival and will be missed.
• 🤔 Xabi Alonso did not directly answer if he would be interested in replacing Klopp.
• 😕 Replacing Klopp will be very difficult given his tremendous success at Liverpool.
• 🤔 Thomas Tuchel and Julian Nagelsmann were suggested as potential replacements.
• 😀 Klopp said the players took the news well and are determined to give him a great sendoff.
• 🙂 Klopp was praised for putting the club first by deciding to leave when he feels he cannot give his all.

Q & A

Why does Klopp feel now is the right time to leave Liverpool?

Klopp says he has given everything to Liverpool over the past 8 years and his "resources are not endless". He feels it's best for the club to bring in a new manager while he still has energy, rather than waiting until his energy runs out and performance drops.

What was Gerrard's initial reaction to the news of Klopp leaving?

Gerrard's first thought was "What do we do now?" He says replacing Klopp is not just changing a manager, but replacing someone who has become synonymous with Liverpool itself in recent years.

How did the Liverpool players receive the news?

Klopp says he has a strong bond with the players. He spoke to them directly and says they understand his decision. He is confident it will not be a distraction.

Who are some of the potential candidates to replace Klopp?

Names mentioned include Xabi Alonso, Thomas Tuchel, Luis Enrique, Mauricio Pochettino, Pep Lijnders, and Julian Nagelsmann. Gerrard says none are bad options but wonders if they have the character and x-factor to succeed Klopp.

What was Alonso's response when asked if he would be interested in the Liverpool job?

Alonso said he has huge respect and admiration for Klopp and Liverpool, but he is happy at Leverkusen currently and focused on the challenges there. He did not directly address the possibility of taking the Liverpool job in the future.

Why does Gerrard think Nagelsmann would be a gamble?

Gerrard thinks Nagelsmann is a good coach but wonders if he has faced enough adversity in his career so far to take on the pressure of following Klopp at Liverpool with no prior connection to the club.

What does Hislop see as the advantage of hiring someone like Potter?

Hislop thinks Potter plays a style similar to Klopp's heavy metal football, so the transition for Liverpool's players would be easier under him than some other candidates.

Who would make the players happiest to see replace Klopp?

Lizarazu thinks Alonso would be the best option since he knows the club, could build on Klopp's work, and plays attractive football. The players would welcome familiarity and continuity.

Could Tuchel maneuver his way out of Bayern Munich?

Hislop raises the possibility since things don't seem perfect between Tuchel and Bayern's hierarchy. With Liverpool's job open, Tuchel has the experience and players would recognize his style.

Would Gerrard be interested in the Liverpool job right now?

Gerrard jokingly says he would be very interested since he has "loads of experience bombing" which could come in handy. But he does not seem to indicate serious current interest in the role.

Outlines

00:00

😊 Jurgen Klopp announces he is leaving Liverpool at the end of the season

In his announcement, Jurgen Klopp explains why he has decided to leave Liverpool at the end of the season. He says he has given everything to the job in his 8 years at the club, but doesn't have the energy to continue at the highest level for much longer. He emphasizes it is the right decision for the club to bring in a new manager.

05:00

👏 Liverpool defeat Tottenham 1-0 thanks to late goal from Mo Salah

Liverpool defeat Tottenham 1-0 in a tightly contested match. The winning goal comes late from Mo Salah. Klopp praises the team's performance and is animated in congratulating the players after the final whistle for defending their title.

10:01

😢 Reactions to Klopp's departure announcement from former players and pundits

Former Liverpool player Steve McManaman expresses shock and worries about how Liverpool will replace Klopp. The panel discusses the surprise, timing, and potential distractions. All agree it will be very difficult to follow the successful Klopp era.

15:02

💪 Klopp affirms commitment to finish season strongly amidst questions about impact of news

When asked about potential distractions from his announcement, Klopp strongly affirms his full commitment to Liverpool until the end of the season. He indicates the news will not disrupt the team's focus and performance.

20:03

👀 Speculation begins on who will replace Klopp as Liverpool manager

The panel discusses potential candidates to replace Klopp, including Xabi Alonso, Thomas Tuchel and Julian Nagelsmann. Opinions are mixed on best choice, but Alonso seems a favorite given his connections to the club.

25:06

😬 Concerns over high expectations for Klopp's successor based on his success

The panel notes that Klopp's successor will face huge expectations and pressure based on Liverpool's achievements under him. This could make the transition very difficult, similar to transitions after Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger.

30:08

👍 Alonso focused on Bayer Leverkusen amidst Liverpool job links

When asked about potentially taking over at Liverpool, Xabi Alonso affirms his commitment and happiness at Leverkusen currently. He avoids speculating on his future moves or career pacing.

Keywords

💡Jurgen Klopp

Jurgen Klopp is the current manager of Liverpool Football Club. He has managed Liverpool since 2015 and in that time has led the club to great success, including winning the Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020. Klopp's announcement that he will leave Liverpool at the end of this season came as a huge shock, as he has become an iconic and beloved figure for Liverpool fans. His high-energy, passionate style has endeared him to supporters. The script focuses extensively on Klopp's impending departure and its significance for Liverpool.

💡Liverpool Football Club

Liverpool FC is one of the biggest and most successful football clubs in England and Europe. Klopp took over a struggling Liverpool team in 2015 and transformed them into English, European and World champions. His departure signals the end of a hugely successful era for the club. There is much discussion in the script about how Liverpool will cope without Klopp, who has been integral to their renaissance over the past 7 years.

💡Successor

A major point of discussion is who will succeed Klopp as Liverpool manager. Several names are suggested, like Xabi Alonso and Thomas Tuchel. There is uncertainty around who can take over from Klopp and maintain the success he brought to the club. Liverpool will want to carefully choose a successor who can handle the pressure and expectations at a top club like Liverpool.

💡Distraction

Some worry Klopp's impending departure could distract the Liverpool squad during the current season, as they compete for trophies on various fronts. But Klopp asserts it will not be a distraction, as he remains fully committed to finishing this season strongly before he leaves.

💡End of an era

Klopp's departure signals the end of a hugely successful era at Liverpool under his management. He led the club to long-awaited league and European success. The script emphasizes what a momentous and emotional occasion this is, as an iconic manager leaves a club where he has achieved legendary status.

💡Future plans

Klopp says he is leaving to take a break from the daily grind of football management. Some speculate he could return to management in the future, but Klopp himself says this will be the end of his managerial career. There is discussion around what Klopp's future plans and next steps may be after Liverpool.

💡Player reaction

The script describes Klopp telling the Liverpool players about his departure. He asserts they have a strong bond and took the news professionally. There is discussion about how motivated the players will be to deliver success for Klopp in his final season.

💡Timing

Some are puzzled by the timing of Klopp's announcement mid-season. But he explains it is down to his declining energy levels and desire for the club to have time to plan for the future. Klopp wanted to break the news himself rather than it leaking out through rumors.

💡Pressure

Whoever replaces Klopp will be under massive pressure and scrutiny, given his success. There are doubts whether less experienced coaches like Xabi Alonso could handle the pressure of following Klopp at a major club like Liverpool.

💡Transition

There is much discussion around how Liverpool will manage the transition from the Klopp era to a new manager. Big shoes to fill and questions around whether the success can be maintained. Parallels drawn with transitions at clubs like Manchester United and Arsenal.

Highlights

Klopp announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, saying his energy levels are running low

Klopp: "I realized my resources are not endless and I preferred to put absolutely everything into this season"

Klopp: "You realize yourself, you're a similar age, we are no young rabbits anymore. We don't jump as high"

Klopp: "I cannot be there anymore, then I have to tell people. The other situation would be going into the next season and realize it before"

Klopp: "The reaction of the players was top. We have a really strong bond"

Gerrard: "What do we do now? This is not just a change of a manager. Klopp has put himself where Liverpool is Klopp"

Klopp: "The distraction comes from outside. But to get distracted you need two parts - one who distracts and one who lets it happen. We will not let it happen"

Xabi Alonso on possibly replacing Klopp: "I am really happy here. I am feeling that each day it's a challenge"

Gerrard on Xabi Alonso: "It would be a huge gamble for such a young coach to be thrust into the Liverpool job"

Hislop suggests Nagelsmann as a potential replacement: "He's got something. He's been through the ringer"

Gerrard doesn't rule out Nagelsmann: "I wouldn't have a problem with Nagelsmann quite honestly"

Hislop suggests Potter could be a good fit: "Understand Brighton's playing style fits what Liverpool have shown themselves to be"

Gerrard jokes: "I've got loads of experience of bombing so that will come in handy"

Leboeuf suggests Xabi Alonso would appeal to players: "He knows how to keep building what Klopp did"

Gerrard wasn't expecting the news: "I somehow got a message to come on. I had no idea Klopp announced he was leaving"

Transcripts

scy you good afternoon good to see you

um you love your football you love the

club you love Liverpool so why are you

so convinced this is the right decision

for

you oh I thought I said that in the in

the other what is it statement or

interview of whatever we had

um with all the responsibility you have

in this job and and these kind of things

you have to be absolutely top of your

own game that's how it is and I am

um but I'm doing this for 24 years now

and I said that before when you have the

career I

have had or have I want to see that um

it's pretty much impossible to to be

start where I start and and arrive at

Liverpool but if it's if it becomes

possible then it's just because you

absolutely invested everything you had

and that's what I always did was never a

problem and I realized um

that is is that my my my my resources

are not endless and um I I

preferred to pug absolutely everything

in this season and

then

um have a break or whatever or have to

stop and and these kind of things

because it's you you realize it yourself

you're in a similar age it's um we are

no young rabbits anymore and we don't

jump as high as we we did and all these

kind of things and that's um that's how

it is and that's why I been been and it

was

not I didn't think about it on purpose

and let's think how would it be it just

happened and then I started thinking um

about it and that was the moment when I

knew

um this club especially with the team we

have with all the the

the the super things we have in this

club this club needs on top top of that

a

manager in his top game um at his top

level and when I cannot be there anymore

then I have to tell people that 100% the

other situation would have been we going

the next season and I realiz and then I

knew it before and get into it and try

to get somehow through it that's not how

it should be and that's why I told first

the club the decision then my coaches

the decision

and since today everybody knows it um

and that's it that I love everything so

much and I think everybody believes me

that it's the

case and still think it's the right

thing to do can sh tell you I did I

don't take these kind of things lightly

so I'm convinced it's right and that's

why I said

it big announcement what are your

emotions today how do you feel sense of

sadness or

yeah it's the relief was there when I

made a decision for myself to be honest

that that was another thing I realized

so I didn't know that that it would have

would be the case but it was like that

um today it's mixed it's mixed but it's

not I'm not as emotional as I will be

when it comes to an end finally uh

because I spoke today to the player so

let me say the two important things I

had to do was to tell our our our of

course have to tell the owners that's

clear but then to tell our supporters

and to tell the players and I don't know

what i% say about reaction of supporters

but the reaction of the players was was

was top just um it was really good we

know each other so long um that I know I

don't say things like that and and walk

away or stuff like this so I am here and

I'm fully here and by the way today I

answer 500,000 question if you want but

that's it then so until the end of the

season because we have so many other

things to do and I'm fully in that I'm

fully in that so there's not a lot of

emotion here I had a lot of some talks

the last days when I had to tell other

people slightly earlier than I tell the

public um and there were some tears and

stuff like this but um that's normal

after such a long time together uh but

besides that it's just the right thing

to

do and I'm convinced as well in the

right moment because the club needs time

to um to play and the future while we

are Sting the present and um and that's

exactly what will happen now and from

that point of you the emotions will come

up relief is not there as well anymore

because I I I knew before how I feel

about it um yeah

TN I think so yeah I think so not just

for the statistics for the way we played

I'm really pleased I think so and did

you see the goal coming especially so

late

yeah apparently it was a a replay but uh

yeah performance to be honest it's quite

similar what you done many years many

years here but all the time was song Kan

for the the quality with nothing they

they score but uh yeah today we perform

incredibly well what pleased you most

everything from the minute one until 95

well you you were very animated with the

players at the final whistle there uh

what was the message you're putting

across to them no no congratulate them

so

we were we defend the title and coming

here the throw was a little bit

difficult and and we respond perfectly

can you understand Tottenham being AG

grieved with the nature of the goal I

think they obviously felt it might have

been disallowed for a

foul I don't know because I didn't see

the action so but I consisted actions in

the other action so I don't know so I

didn't see the actions honestly Nathan

AI has a uh good habit of winning coming

up with winners in these games last year

against Arsenal are big games and and

today tonight as well obviously the

winner yeah has an incredible Tempo he

has an incredible incredible Tempo and

and now set pieces in attack is our one

of the best headers and how important is

it as well just to have avoided the

replay uh yeah but you have to replay we

got to replay with our fans so perform

here against that team that they create

a lot a lot in every game for the way

they play and the courage we do with the

ball without the ball so I'm I'm really

pleased can I ask you about yurgen klopp

who's decided he'll be leaving Liverpool

at the end of the season are you

surprised to hear that yeah a little bit

a little

bit a little bit so he's an absolutely

an

incredible manager and I think I don't

know him closely but I think is an

incredible person as well so I had the

feeling that uh when the NC is Le living

part of us a man city is living too uh

have been our biggest rival Liverpool in

these years uh personally in dormund and

he have been my biggest rival so I think

we'll be missed uh personally I will

miss

him um I'm really pleased because

without him I will sleep a little bit

better the nights before we play against

Liverpool uh but uh but uh I wish him

all the best and

he doesn't admit it but uh he will be

back when he says he's running out of

energy his energy levels are low can you

relate to that all the managers yeah

when you are in many years many

many years in the same place I

understand completely I felt that in

Barcelona

so all the arguments I hear today I

listen about that I understand

completely and what do you think will be

the impact on Liverpool's team they're

doing so well this season

yeah like every season you know when

they had all the squad and no injes

always they compete for everything it

was not a surprise so the level of

consistency in being there have been and

will be we know that thank you very much

welcome we went through together

um the respect grew for you the love

grew for you and the least thing I owe

you is the truth and that's the

truth hey an incredible resume when you

look at what he's achieved at Liverpool

looking at the team he took over and the

team he'll be leaving at the end of the

season it is quite the contrast as he

welcome it Mark Ogden's with us as is

Frank lauff and live from his first day

on

holiday Steve have done it yesterday

Steve Nel joins us uh Stevie let's get

your reaction

first you know the f came in my head

when I when I saw the news was what do

we do now I mean that that was exactly

where I went what do we do now you know

this is not just a change of a manager

you know Jurgen klopp has put himself in

a position where a club Bes size of

Liverpool it's it's almost when you

think of Liverpool now you go straight

to Club you know the club's nearly

nearly 150 years old there's only been

three managers that regardless whether

you're 100 years old or a year old you

think of shankley you think of Paisley

you think of D well now young and klopp

is in that group that's that's how good

and how important this guy has been to

Liverpool you know the holy grail for 30

year was to win the English Championship

which was then now the Premier League

and outside of Liverpool you don't

understand how much pain Liverpool fans

and teams and managers and coaches went

through with that question of when you

going to win the league when you going

to win the league this guy answered all

those questions and I mean how do you

replace them as I said the the first

thing I said was what what now and and I

don't know what the answer to that is

quite honestly and we'll talk about

who's next in a moment Craig what was

your initial

reaction well obviously it was

surprising

news because nobody saw it coming middle

of the season a season where they've

recovered from last year and are flying

at this moment in time but when you hear

when you he them talk and it was from

the heart and he's not doing this cuz he

wants to leave Liverpool with the issue

that Stevie talked about he's doing it

because I think he feels it's just

taking its toll on him that he's not run

out of gas but he's running out of gas

and he doesn't feel that he'll be able

to give the commitment that he's given

for this eight and a half years of

turning this club around into one of the

big you

know this team around into a team that's

won the Premier League won the Champions

League won domestic Cup competitions in

England just seems to be going to Cup

Final after Cup Final and has

played some of the most amazing football

uh and energetic football when you think

about Jurgen clubs Liverpool side you

think about watching a game at anfield

and I'm pick out say the Barcelona game

the game where they were losing and came

back you just think about a club side

you think about energy MH and he's

brought energy and dynamism back into

this Liverpool team this Liverpool crowd

and I think he's just he's run out of

that a little bit and the press

conferences the travel the daytoday

grind and and so yeah the big problem

for Liverpool is is where do they go

next I'm sure they'll figure it out but

I can totally understand him just saying

you know what there is more to life than

just bashing your head away at it day

after day after day year after year and

so fair play him he's decided to take a

a step away and do what's right for him

which is you cannot argue with that

Shaka you told me your first thought was

of course

Stevie I think many people are like

Goodness Me Oh stev going to handle this

news he's already got his hands full

while we away Disney um L like most here

in the east coast of the US I wake up to

this news and it it it just doesn't make

a whole lot of sense if if Jan klopp had

said this uh at this point last season

when Liverpool weren't having a good

season you could understand but

Liverpool sitting top of the table as

they are right now um and and you just

for that it it just it just didn't seem

didn't seem to add up and then you go

and I I I switch on that that interview

that he did with Liverpool TV and it it

struck me um how genuine he was how how

how human he was about it all and then

in in a sense where the normal

progression of things is for managers to

run steal and their teams to R steal

alongside them so and that leads to the

eventual dismissal of a manager here he

is coming out and saying listen I'm

running still I don't want the the club

to follow in that path time to time to

take some kind of an action now um so at

least you can keep some of this momentum

going and I thought that was that was

Brave on his part um and and one that

again just kind of as he always seems to

have done keep the club as a priority

and and as much as he's saying that and

he then goes on to say let's not make

this about me we I'll answer your

questions and from there on WE it's

business as usual and and I thought

again that

was you know controlling a narrative

about a manager who continues to put the

club before himself in so many ways just

just briefly one of the things he said

of one of the quotes I've seen from

today was he said you know nobody else

knows and can tell me how I feel he said

it's like driving the car at 150 160 mph

down the motorway he says clearly the

gas is starting to run out he said but

I'm the only one that can see the needle

moving right and so for him where this

decision came was it a week ago was it a

month was it at the start of the season

was it through last year I I don't know

but he's the only one that can can see

the needle moving and and as I said I

don't think it whil still be a lot of

worry and frustration back in Liverpool

I don't think anybody will have a

problem with the fact that he feels it's

right for him uh Mark Ogden was at the

press conference today after this

announcement uh was released did he

announce it today because it was going

to come out

Mark we don't know that but that that

would seem the obvious conclusion but

it's on Liverpool in November so the

alternative theories that Liverpool in

that time have been looking for a

replacement and they are now making

progress and they didn't want it to come

out at the other end you know they are

looking at potential successes so now

that the secrets out there the game is a

gossipy industry and once Liverpool

start asking questions about the

availability of managers then clearly

the question is going to be why you

asking that question so I do get the

sense that klopp wanted it out there but

also it felt a little bit like that it

was a a nudge towards this he had a

press conference yesterday when he have

announced it and he didn't so it does

feel like it was about to break

somewhere and Liverpool thought the best

way to do it is to control it ourselves

but like I say when they are looking for

a new coach a new manager obviously

people are going to talk because agents

managers siblings chairman all all know

so it would going to come out eventually

so they had to they had to move today so

the concern for Liverpool fans is how

much of a distraction could this be

between now and the end of the season

klopp address that in that press

conference when you spoke to the players

and and they asked you the questions

probably that we're all asking today how

did you ensure with them or what was the

message about making sure this isn't a

distraction because he's still fighting

on four

fronts the players did have a lot of

questions I spoke to the players

altogether then I spoke to a few players

after that the players we are a really

we have a really strong bond a really

strong bond so they didn't ask questions

disrupt I understand it's I think of a

lot of um people from the outside who

are not

with us uh we'll be happy blah blah blah

stuff like this um it's your job to ask

questions uncomfortable question

whatever that the destruction comes from

outside and but to get destructed you

always need two parts one who destructs

and the other one who let it happen and

we will not let it happen the fact that

I said I will not be the manager for

next year is not an excuse to to do a

step less or whatever so we will be

completely in it and we will fight for

everything I'm here with 100% And that's

the good news I just know I cannot do

the job in the future but I can do it

very well um right now and that's what I

um will

do ideal though is it Stevie because any

poor performance now from Liverpool from

now to the end of the season this will

be a factor that people will point

to well I think I think the key is what

he said you know he will make sure that

inside Liverpool uh that won't be the

case and I actually don't believe that

it's really going to be such a huge

distraction anytime any press bring it

up he will absolutely smash it to smoth

ring very quickly put a put a wet

blanket on it and and and ask for the

next question and you you'll find out

what a distra distraction this will be

because against Norwich at home and the

FA Cup they better put some more Nails

in the roof cuz the roof's going to come

off when he walks out for the start of

the game and that's what's going to

happen between now and the end of the

season you've got a bunch of players you

got a squad of players you got a staff

and and I'm talking about everybody in

the building who between now and that

guy leaving the building will be running

through brick

walls doing anything anything to make

his last period at the club of success

uh so I I really don't see a distraction

partly because of the way he is uh and

just partly

because there's going to be the

everything time you step on the field

the players in particular and the crowd

at anfield are going to be behind him

they're going to want to give him a send

off so yeah I I'm I'm less worried about

what this does between now and the end

of the season and Allie might put me

right as far as I remember everybody at

man united knew that Alex was leaving

and they went on and won the Premier

League so yeah I don't think it's a big

distraction we know what happened to

them after s Alex Ferguson left we'll

talk about that in a moment but Frank I

want to bring you into the conversation

as a player would this Pro to be a

distra at

all yes yes it is because you wonder you

know what's going to happen next season

what kind of coach or who kind of Coach

you're going to get and of course it's

it's a question mark but they all

professional and uh and as a

professional you know that you have to

to think about the present and do the

job um you you see in front of you and

what they have to to achieve is the

Premier League is the carabu Cup Final

so

um maybe the FA Cup so so it's champions

league as well it's it's what you have

to do right now but of course in at the

back of your head you you think about it

I just want to say it's a sad news for

for for Stevie for the red but also for

the Premier League because he say he

will never ever coach another another

club and he was so charismatic even if

he was sometime in pain in the neck he

was it was somebody we you the the

Premier League needed and that that's

that's very sad and good luck good luck

for the next one because as you

mentioned after Alex Ferguson he been

troubled for Manchester United after

Asen Wenger is been trouble for Arsenal

I don't know it's hard to cope with a

situation where you're a long-term coach

and you get somebody else who Under

Pressure like hell and um which normally

doesn't manage very well I've always

said it's it's it's a bigger problem for

Liverpool and Manchester

City not when they start playing

leave when those two managers decide

it's time to take a sabatical or take

some time off that's all that is that

has been evident by the way they have

managed wherever they've been but

particularly at these two clubs that

that is the biggest headache above any

star player as these two guys at the

helm uh Mark obviously Stevie bringing

up Alex Ferguson of course it was the

second time that he said he was going to

retire in fact he did cuz the first time

it all turned out to be a mess the big

question now I suppose is who is going

going to replace Jurgen club and it's

all about chvy Alonzo at the

moment that's a good

idea uh well it'd be a good idea if uh

Mark Ogden's internet W but that's all

right don't worry uh let's let's discuss

then something that has been discussed a

lot should we hear from chvy so should

we play that clip now he was asked about

archin to by Art today in the B lusan

press conference about the possibility

of him moving to Liverpool how shocked

were you by the news with joggen klopp

this morning and is there a time

maybe after the end of your contract at

lus and where the Liverpool job would

appeal to

you well first of all yeah it was it was

surprise but but as well uh you know I

have huge respect for for Jurgen huge

admiration before coming to Liverpool

and during his year it has even been

bigger and it has grown no the the way

what he has achieved and the way he has

it has a he has achieved that and at the

moment I am really happy here I am

enjoying my work here I am feeling that

uh each day it's it's a challenge each

game is a challenge and we are in a in

an intense but in a beautiful Journey

here in in lusen and I am trying to give

my best to help my my players be ready

for for the next thing and that's that's

my goal what will come in next one I

don't know

if I could just um

uh when it comes to taking your career

at your own pace we've seen other

ex-players have have gone and taken jobs

and it's not gone as well as it has for

you for example in terms of you look at

the speed that you worked with s your

dad there and now coming here is pacing

your career something which is important

to

you to be honest

I am not in that moment to think about

the next step I'm thinking about where I

I am right now and I think that I am in

a in a great place and I am enjoying and

I think it's it's the right place so so

uh that's that's all I can say I don't

know about the paces my pace is what's

going to be at the pace of the team in

on Saturday to be honest because that's

what really matters and I'm going to be

happy when when we are playing well and

we deserve to win and what what's going

to happen in the future I don't know and

I don't really I don't really care at

the

moment shabby alono saying every single

thing right there you have to say to the

question he was never ever ever ever

going to say anything other than the

standard he had his but straight and he

never moved it who do you want Stevie as

the next

coach I absolutely don't know listen I

it would be such a gamble you know that

that list that you put on up there's

none of us can say there's a bad coach

on it let's be honest they're all good

coaches but to follow on from a guy at

club and to take a job besides a

Liverpool you need to be more than just

a good coach and shvy

Alonzo in his football experience as a

as a coach and manager I'm not so sure

he's got that to fall back on you know

he's he's never faced any adversity

everything's been smooth

you know you look at you look at klopp

for all the success he had at Dortmund

he he had some he had some bad times you

know losing Cup finals is hard and then

you go through a period where you

actually nearly get

relegated I mean these are all things

that at the time you wish didn't happen

but it's part of your makeup it's part

of your your your psyche and and then

when these things are thrown at you all

of a sudden you you've got somewhere to

go to deal with it shvy alono has has

none of that so it would be a huge

gamble for such a young coach to be

thrust into the the Liverpool job number

one just the fact that it's the

Liverpool job but number two having to

follow Jurgen klopp so I right now I

really don't know um they're all good

coaches but do do they have the

character and do they have that little X

Factor that that the great managers have

in order to take over and and and be a

success at Liverpool P I really don't

know right now you might be to isn't he

who

Stevie party at

Disney I think you could be looking at

some voice and chalice whoever takes it

no no I think you could be looking at

somebody like I I know it might not be

everybody's favorite but nagles man

right you're looking at somebody who has

been through that adversity that

Stevie's talked about did a really good

job I mean a very young manager a very

young manager as he was when he started

and still is what he did at hoffenheim

then what he did at RB leig but since

then he's rubbish fine hold on has tle

been Brant at Bayern no he hasn't so

nagles will say I went into Bayern they

didn't give me time uh

and he he found that adversity cuz he

got the sack now he's managing Germany

for the time being he's getting that

experience and it's a disaster so far

well listen he's not

he's not a magician is he he's not a

this German team's been on a d spiral

for a long long time all I'm saying is

he's got something and he's been through

the ringer of going smaller clubs up to

the big Club in Bayern Munich it is as

big if not biger than Liverpool and

he'll say he was not given time right

but he has the energy and he has more

experience certainly than chabby Alonzo

uh to potentially have his heart in the

ring and and and and be in what in those

list to be talked about I I

mean I think there is still a good

manager in there whether he's the genius

that some people tend to think he is I

think that remains to be seen but his

argument will be if You' let things be

at Bayern Munich things would have been

fine but they made a different decision

so I definitely think he is going to be

in the Reckoning but the problem is as

well isn't it they're going to say o

we've given you the German job we're

hosting the Euros we want you to be 100%

focused on that not dithering around

saying who you want at Liverpool next

season if he gets the job there well

I'll go do you think chabby Alonzo who

we've just AR in as interview today

given all that speler but he's only

thinking about the next game they're all

thinking about this they're all thinking

a step ahead and yeah he wants to listen

if he wins the league with leverkus and

what what what an achievement that would

be because he's think he was thinking

about the Real Madrid job before anchel

lot signed a new two-year deal he's

looking at this going I've really

enjoyed my time there as a player

there's a rapport I'm doing really well

at the moment I'm in the I'm the front

of course they're thinking about it and

so is Julian Julian nman but there's

that pressure now yeah you're not

playing the same way as Jurgen klopp did

you're not giving us the same energy

this team is not the team that we want

to see yeah coming in coming in for a

manager who's had the successes that

that J Club has is is always going to be

a difficult difficult task trying to

fill those shoes um you you may want to

play a different style you may ask

different things at different players so

there's a lot there's a lot to consider

and while I think Javi Alonzo because of

his his playing career with

Liverpool and he comes in with a longer

honeymoon period than anybody else it

doesn't it doesn't at all guarantee any

kind of success but he he's quite

clearly one one of the young and

upcoming managers of of of world

football and I think will be short after

very soon so if you're Liverpool and you

have this availability right now you

understand why xvy Alonzo Tak so many of

those boxes at the same time I of of the

of the list and with deser be coming in

at second I again I I think that's a

very good fit especially when you

consider Brighton's playing style and

what Liverpool who Liverpool have sh

themselves to be in terms of playing

style that also is is is a really good

fit for for me I I I I put probably put

nman as third in that list there's some

very good coaches on on there but a

really big job that I'm not sure who or

how you handle that kind of pressure

well let's get a gauge off the man

himself of which one Stevie if I said J

nman what would be your reaction it won

be positive he not in the mood I don't I

don't disagree with what you said you

know in terms of the experience and

going through the ringer and not giving

a chance uh absolutely you know the the

the one the one thing I like about the

deser one would be that you're getting a

manager who's going to come in and play

not the same but a very very very

similar type of football which means

that the move from clock to another

manager I think would be a lot easier

for the players you know depending on

what kind of Coach you bring

in you you might knock them back a bit

and and have a completely different way

of playing I mean you think you think of

somebody like Trent Alexander Arnold a

different manager who plays a completely

different game you know how does that

work uh so yeah I I I don't disagree

with nagles man in terms of the way the

Zerby plays the game um I would I would

be iy peeky on the two of them but I I

wouldn't have a problem with nagles

quite honestly what about zidan

Frank uh I don't believe it I don't

believe it because because for only one

reason I think there is the Euro uh this

next summer I don't know if Dean's going

to carry on after that and there is a

possibility for zizu to get that

position and I think he's not going to

miss it and he doesn't want to geop

parize anything so I don't think he's

going to go for it waiting for uh the

result of the national chair and uh not

maybe hoping for something bad happening

to the the national team but just uh

hoping that maybe Des Shan doesn't want

to carry on and get the job so I don't

believe that he's uh he's getting any

option on the on the Liverpool job if

you're in that Liverpool dressing room

who would you want

Frank I really think that's shabby

Alonzo would be will be a fantastic um

option um especially if he win the the

Bundesliga with lusin he's gonna come he

knows the club he knows how it works the

way he plays the football is GNA suit um

I think he's gonna uh keep on doing what

klopp is doing he's very clever about

that um and I I see him as the best uh

the best option um do is a second

position for me but really shabby Alonzo

seems to be somewh somebody very smart

like klopp is um knows how to keep on

building what has made for the past

almost well nine years so I he will be

my favorite and as a player I would be

in the dressing room and say well I

would love to have that guy because he

seems to be the copy of klopp what about

tle what about him trying to maneuver a

scenario out of Bayern Munich because

there's been like they're not they're in

a title race they're not favorites at

the

moment

the he might think and we know he's been

dis pleased with some aspects of of the

recruitment not at all cuz he got Harry

Kane and and and one or two others but

everything to me just doesn't seem a

Betty roses there with him right and I

don't know if there's any behind this he

certainly has the experience there is no

you can is the sty of football Liverpool

want I I can't answer that question I'm

just throwing it out there that it

doesn't seem to me that it's a b roses

between him in the hierarchy at Bayern

Munich he's a very experienced coach I

would not 100% ru out something like

that happen uh Stevie I know we've got

to let you go for the fireworks at some

stage so you're not you're not on extra

time uh a lot of people have asked

whether or not you'd be interested in

the job oh yes

absolutely I think that be I think that

would be very good I've got I've got

loads of experience of bombing so that

will come in

handy at least at least you could give

the Liverpool Echo some some firsthand

headlines oh yeah imagine it you go yeah

imagine Stevie on the touch line uh

Stevie were you flying at the time that

all this happened I was yeah and there

was no internet or anything and and I

somehow got a little message from Pete

the director saying can you come on I'm

like is he

serious but of course had no idea that

klopp had had announced he was

leaving I thought he I thought he was

going to say a message from the

pilot this is your captain

speaking M Mr nickel on board there is a

Mr nickel on board and who who's been

grumpier you or your son who of course

is a massive Liverpool fan as well

St do you know what we really haven't

said much about it we just kind of

looked to each other and kind of as I

said we were like what we're going to do

now I mean that's that's as far as we've

got we' too busy jumping on and off

rides and walking I've done three M

afternoon already oh my goodness thought

your cheeks looked a bit red yeah and

why is your

top

hey hey they DED me into getting on a

roller coaster I never saw a thing I had

my eyes shot and I Wasing on for de life

which one did you