The two managers Dirk Kuyt, a former Liverpool player, believes should succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield this summer are included.
Between 2006 and 2012, the Dutchman was a mainstay for Liverpool and became a definite fan favourite on Merseyside throughout that time.
Although he will be back at Anfield this weekend for the LFC Legends game against Ajax Legends, Kuyt has made the leap into management and is currently in charge of Belgian second division team Beerschot.
Speaking ahead of his return to the UK, Kuyt revealed his preferences for Jurgen Klopp’s successors, both of whom were formerly his colleagues.
DIRK KUYT ON THE NEXT MANAGER OF LIVERPOOL
Unsurprisingly, Kuyt believes that Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso, two of his former Liverpool colleagues, would make excellent Klopp replacements.
Speaking on Klopp’s replacement, Kuyt told the Liverpool ECHO: “You could see from a distance [Alonso would be] a manager one day. For me, it would be incredible if one of my former teammates—Xabi, perhaps, or Steven Gerrard—became a manager of Liverpool FC in the future.
“That would be amazing and I think both will do well.”
“Obviously you see Stevie is now a little further from the job but he also has experience with Glasgow Rangers and then Aston Villa,” he said speaking about Gerrard.
“He is now maybe in a place where people don’t like him to be but he is still doing the job and getting experience and that is how you become a better manager in my opinion.”
Given his outstanding work at Bayer Leverkusen, where the German team leads the Bundesliga by 10 points and has won all 38 of its games this season, Alonso is still Liverpool’s top choice to succeed Klopp.
Though he was once considered for the position, Gerrard seems a very improbable successor to Klopp. The former captain of Liverpool is currently in charge of Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League.
Liverpool will probably look to Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann or Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim if Alonso decides to stay at Leverkusen or move elsewhere.
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Arsenal and Liverpool are interested: Dortmund will give up their prolific striker.
Donyell Malen can yet be forced out of the team by Jadon Sancho’s outstanding performances for Borussia Dortmund.
A possible trade agreement that would keep the former Manchester United player in Germany might employ the Englishman’s excellent teammate as a makeweight.
Yet, there will be no shortage of suitors for the 25-year-old right-sided striker, according to Edin Terzic’s team.
“Jadon Sancho continues to improve. He most recently scored in matches against Eindhoven and Bremen. The team examined historical information from the archives in order to compare Sancho’s initial Dortmund stats. Then, his workout regimen will be modified,” Christian Falk said in his special Fact Files column.
Sebastian Kehl, the sports director, is overjoyed with Sancho. He wants to speak with Manchester United in May because of this. Another loan is the objective.
“However, a backup plan exists as well: Donyell Malen is presently performing at his highest level since joining Dortmund. There is interest in him from Manchester United. Dortmund would discard him. A trade exchange would be possible.
“Good news for Dortmund: The Dutchman is also attracting interest from Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC.”
Malen has been having an incredible season in the German top division, contributing eight goals in his last seven league appearances.
Is Sancho going back to Manchester United?
Until Sancho issues a very public apology to Erik ten Hag, it appears quite doubtful that he will be able to resume his career at Old Trafford at this point.
However, considering how a return to Germany has rekindled a waning career, the 23-year-old might be happy enough to stay put.
At this point, the only thing that could persuade Sancho to believe differently would be a managerial change in Manchester.
