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Apr 02, 2024

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Liverpool working on final shortlist to replace Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool are advancing in their search to replace Jurgen Klopp, and have been able to do so now both Michael Edwards (FSG's CEO of football) and new sporting director Richard Hughes have been appointed.

Hughes is able to play a leading role in finding Klopp's replacement even though he doesn't officially start until 1 June. This was agreed with Bournemouth, who Liverpool have an excellent relationship with.

Ruben Amorim is a leading contender after Xabi Alonso confirmed he is staying at Bayer Leverkusen. And like Amorim, Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi also scored quite highly when Liverpool used data to create a longlist of options. They are now working out who makes the final shortlist.

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