5 managers who could replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool appear to be a match made in heaven. The German has successfully woken up the sleeping giants in the Reds following his arrival in October 2015.
So far, he has led the Merseysiders to one UEFA Champions League, one Premier League, one Carling Cup, one UEFA Super Cup and one FIFA Club World Cup. Perhaps his biggest achievement is leading the club to their first league title in 30 years, during the 2019-20 campaign.
Liverpool have already secured the Carling Cup this season and are in contention for an unprecedented quadruple. Thanks to Jurken Klopp's impact, the team is full of confidence at the moment and are well-placed to conclude the campaign on a brilliant note.
Meanwhile, as the tactician approaches the final years of his contract at Anfield, it would make a lot of sense for the Reds to start looking at potential options to replace him. On that note, here's a list of five managers who could replace the 54-year-old at the club:
#5 Pep Lijnders
Pep Lijnders is currently serving as the assistant manager to Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. The Dutchman, appointed in the summer of 2018, has spent the last four years building a decent path for himself by working with one of the world's finest managers.
"By the way, for those who didn’t know yet: Pepijn Lijnders, together with Jurgen Klopp, is the founder of the success of Liverpool. At least, according to Lijnders himself." #LFC
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Lijnders' contract with the Premier League giants will expire next summer, the same time as Klopp's. Should the Reds be convinced by the 39-years-old's expertise and experience, giving him a shot at the managerial spot would be a breeze.
#4 Mauricio Pochettino
The former Tottenham Hotspur manager has come under intense scrutiny at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in recent weeks. The Ligue 1 giants crashed out of the UEFA Champions League in the Round of 16, with a lot of fingers pointed at the manager for failing to get the best out of his team.
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As things stand, there's a huge doubt over Pochettino's continuity at the Parc des Princes beyond the summer. The Parisians are highly likely to relieve the Argentine of his duties this summer.
Should that end up being the case, he'd definitely be among the top candidates to replace Klopp if the latter leaves the Reds anytime soon. With his experience and reputation in the Premier League, Pochettino stands a decent chance of getting the job at Anfield.