Former Liverpool legend Danny Murphy believes Roberto De Zerbi, the head coach of Brighton, would be the ideal choice to succeed Jürgen Klopp at Anfield.
Jürgen Klopp contract still runs until 2026, which means his time at Liverpool isn’t ending anytime soon. However, at this rate, it would come as a big surprise if he continued to work past that point in his contract.
Murphy is already looking to who could end up replacing the premier league and Champions League winner, with Roberto De Zerbi top on that list.
After making his name at Sassuolo, the Italian has been very impressive since joining the Premier League with the Seagulls. Murphy acknowledges that a lot can change in three years, but De Zerbi appears to be the front-runner to take over at Anfield after Klopp departs.
De Zerbi backed to replace Klopp as Liverpool boss
“I’ve got the answer, so I’m not worried about (Klopp leaving),’ Murphy said on talkSPORT. ‘I think De Zerbi is perfect. He’ll be ready then (to take over).”
“I think he plays great football, he looks a strong character, he’s learning his trade in this league with Brighton and doing it superbly well. I don’t see a better candidate”.
“Things change in football really quickly. So, the flavour of the month might be someone else this time next year,” said the former England international. “But I think he’s (De Zerbi) the real deal”.
“There is something about him. After meeting him as well, (I can say) he’s got real gravitas. A real presence. And I love the way his teams play”.
“But I can’t see Klopp going for some time yet. He’s got this new influx of players, and he seems enthused by Liverpool’s start (to the season) and the promising start of some of the new signings.”
It remains to be seen if De Zerbi will even entertain the idea of a move to Liverpool, having severally reiterated that he is happy at Brighton. However, it is very evident that his style of play will suit Liverpool properly as well as the philosophy of the club.
It may seem like Klopp might be approaching his ending period at Liverpool and it might now only be a matter of time before the club’s hierarchy officially begin to look for a reliable successor to take over from the German.
