The search for the next manager of Liverpool began after Jurgen Klopp confirmed on Friday, January 26, 2024, that he was going to exit the club at the end of the 2023/24 season.
Reports have thrown several names into the mix as likely individuals who might take over the helm at Anfield.
Klopp became manager of Liverpool on October 8, 2015, and he guided the club to several successes including; 1 Premier League title - ending the club's 30-year wait for the league crown.
Additionally, Jurgen Klopp also won the UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup with the Reds.
It appears he isn't in the right frame to continue handling the team and as such, he has made it known that it's time for him to exit Merseyside.
Anyway, as earlier mentioned, several individuals have been pointed to as likely men who might take over the big job at Liverpool, which certainly will be an herculean task.
Let's take a look at some of the contenders who are predominantly young managers and have shown their brilliance in management across the years as well.
Xabi Alonso
The Bayern Leverkusen boss is one name on the lips of many, following his exploits with the German club.
He is doing magic in the Bundesliga, as his side lead Bayern Munich by 4 points and are aiming to win the German Bundesliga title, ending the Bavarians' 11-year run.
Alonso's side have played a swashbuckling style of football, with the team being expansive and attacking. Certainly, he will be one of the coaches the Liverpool faithful will love to have.
Steven Gerrard
The Liverpool great has been linked with the Anfield job over the years, but what has stood in his way was Jurgen Klopp.
Anyway, with the German tactician culminating his stay at the club, it will be interesting to see if the Reds go for his services.
He led Rangers to the Scottish League title in 2021 and he had a stint at Aston Villa, before heading to Saudi Arabia to join Al Ettifaq, with him recently penning a contract extension with the team.
Zinedine Zidane
The French tactician is one manager that many clubs are looking to have in their books, after his successes with Real Madrid - leading the club to three consecutive Champions League titles. He also won 2 league titles and some cup titles with Los Blancos.
However, it is unknown if Zidane will be keen on managing in England, due to language issues.
Zinedine Zidane appears to be waiting on the sidelines for the France national team job but Didier Deschamps hasn't done badly in recent years and as such, he hasn't been handed the opportunity.
Ange Postecoglou
This is a manager who understands what it means to play an entertaining brand of football, having shown it at Celtic and now with Tottenham Hotspur.
Postecoglou led Celtic to the Scottish League crown in his years in charge of the team alongside winning the domestic treble last campaign.
Julian Nagelsmann
His future looks to be depending on his state of mind and Germany's outing at the European Championships.
Nagelsmann was appointed manager of the 2014 FIFA World Cup winners in September 2023 and he has been lauded in the past by Jurgen Klopp who termed him a “young horse” and a “big coaching talent”.
Julian Nagelsmann won the German Bundesliga title in his first season as Bayern Munich boss, before he was fired by the club.
Luis Enrique
The Paris Saint Germain manager could be in the rader of Liverpool, due to his successes thus far in his career.
He previously handled the national team of Spain but exited the team after they were knocked out of the tournament by Morocco in the last 16.
Luis Enrique also guided La Roja to the Euro 2020 semi-finals, but his most successful time as manager was at Barcelona between 2014 and 2017.
Enrique won the treble - La Liga, Copa Del Rey, and UEFA Champions League at Barcelona, alongside several other trophies, including; the Super Cup, the Club World Cup, and the Spanish Super Cup.
Roberto De Zerbi
De Zerbi is another young manager respected in England, but it is unknown how his experience will be managing a top-level club like Liverpool.
Graham Potter also produced magnificent results with Brighton and Hove Albion, however, he couldn't replicate such brilliance at Chelsea.
Roberto De Zerbi is highly tactical and versatile with his tactics, with him being able to make quick in-game decisions to effect a game.
He led the Seagulls to 6th position in the 2022/23 season, and that resulted in the club qualifying for European competition for the first time in their history.
Pep Lijnders
The Dutchman has an outside chance at becoming manager of Liverpool, with him being the assistant manager of the club. The Reds might be looking to keep him for continuity.
However, following his poor stint as manager of NEC in the Dutch second division, it is uncertain if he will be handed the big job, although he is Liverpool's second in command with regards to management.
Several other coaches that could be handed the big job of managing Liverpool, include; Diego Simeone, who is currently managing Atletico Madrid and is the longest-serving manager in Europe's top 5 leagues.
Simone might be looking for another adventure, with the Reds also being a possible opportunity to explore, having led Atletico Madrid to 2 league titles, and 2 Europa League titles and he also led them to 2 UEFA Champions League finals, unfortunately, losing to City rivals Real Madrid in 2013/14, and 2015/16.
Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, Hansi Flick, Graham Potter, Joachim Low, and Julen Lopetegui are also possible contenders for the managerial role at Liverpool.
Reports have thrown several names into the mix as likely individuals who might take over the helm at Anfield.
Klopp became manager of Liverpool on October 8, 2015, and he guided the club to several successes including; 1 Premier League title - ending the club's 30-year wait for the league crown.
Additionally, Jurgen Klopp also won the UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup with the Reds.
It appears he isn't in the right frame to continue handling the team and as such, he has made it known that it's time for him to exit Merseyside.
Anyway, as earlier mentioned, several individuals have been pointed to as likely men who might take over the big job at Liverpool, which certainly will be an herculean task.
Let's take a look at some of the contenders who are predominantly young managers and have shown their brilliance in management across the years as well.
Xabi Alonso
The Bayern Leverkusen boss is one name on the lips of many, following his exploits with the German club.
He is doing magic in the Bundesliga, as his side lead Bayern Munich by 4 points and are aiming to win the German Bundesliga title, ending the Bavarians' 11-year run.
Alonso's side have played a swashbuckling style of football, with the team being expansive and attacking. Certainly, he will be one of the coaches the Liverpool faithful will love to have.
Steven Gerrard
The Liverpool great has been linked with the Anfield job over the years, but what has stood in his way was Jurgen Klopp.
Anyway, with the German tactician culminating his stay at the club, it will be interesting to see if the Reds go for his services.
He led Rangers to the Scottish League title in 2021 and he had a stint at Aston Villa, before heading to Saudi Arabia to join Al Ettifaq, with him recently penning a contract extension with the team.
Zinedine Zidane
The French tactician is one manager that many clubs are looking to have in their books, after his successes with Real Madrid - leading the club to three consecutive Champions League titles. He also won 2 league titles and some cup titles with Los Blancos.
However, it is unknown if Zidane will be keen on managing in England, due to language issues.
Zinedine Zidane appears to be waiting on the sidelines for the France national team job but Didier Deschamps hasn't done badly in recent years and as such, he hasn't been handed the opportunity.
Ange Postecoglou
This is a manager who understands what it means to play an entertaining brand of football, having shown it at Celtic and now with Tottenham Hotspur.
Postecoglou led Celtic to the Scottish League crown in his years in charge of the team alongside winning the domestic treble last campaign.
Julian Nagelsmann
His future looks to be depending on his state of mind and Germany's outing at the European Championships.
Nagelsmann was appointed manager of the 2014 FIFA World Cup winners in September 2023 and he has been lauded in the past by Jurgen Klopp who termed him a “young horse” and a “big coaching talent”.
Julian Nagelsmann won the German Bundesliga title in his first season as Bayern Munich boss, before he was fired by the club.
Luis Enrique
The Paris Saint Germain manager could be in the rader of Liverpool, due to his successes thus far in his career.
He previously handled the national team of Spain but exited the team after they were knocked out of the tournament by Morocco in the last 16.
Luis Enrique also guided La Roja to the Euro 2020 semi-finals, but his most successful time as manager was at Barcelona between 2014 and 2017.
Enrique won the treble - La Liga, Copa Del Rey, and UEFA Champions League at Barcelona, alongside several other trophies, including; the Super Cup, the Club World Cup, and the Spanish Super Cup.
Roberto De Zerbi
De Zerbi is another young manager respected in England, but it is unknown how his experience will be managing a top-level club like Liverpool.
Graham Potter also produced magnificent results with Brighton and Hove Albion, however, he couldn't replicate such brilliance at Chelsea.
Roberto De Zerbi is highly tactical and versatile with his tactics, with him being able to make quick in-game decisions to effect a game.
He led the Seagulls to 6th position in the 2022/23 season, and that resulted in the club qualifying for European competition for the first time in their history.
Pep Lijnders
The Dutchman has an outside chance at becoming manager of Liverpool, with him being the assistant manager of the club. The Reds might be looking to keep him for continuity.
However, following his poor stint as manager of NEC in the Dutch second division, it is uncertain if he will be handed the big job, although he is Liverpool's second in command with regards to management.
Several other coaches that could be handed the big job of managing Liverpool, include; Diego Simeone, who is currently managing Atletico Madrid and is the longest-serving manager in Europe's top 5 leagues.
Simone might be looking for another adventure, with the Reds also being a possible opportunity to explore, having led Atletico Madrid to 2 league titles, and 2 Europa League titles and he also led them to 2 UEFA Champions League finals, unfortunately, losing to City rivals Real Madrid in 2013/14, and 2015/16.
Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, Hansi Flick, Graham Potter, Joachim Low, and Julen Lopetegui are also possible contenders for the managerial role at Liverpool.