Since Steven Gerrard has an edge over Xabi Alonso, I hope he replaces Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool (Credit: SkySportNews)

After revealing that he will be departing Anfield in the summer, Jurgen Klopp’s replacement is being sought out

An ex-player for Chelsea who faced both Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso believes the latter should take over as manager of Liverpool.

Under Rafael Benitez, Gerrard and Alonso established a formidable center midfield partnership at Anfield in the middle of the 2000s. The team won the FA Cup in 2005, the Champions League in 2005, and was only one win away from winning the Premier League in 2009. Since then, both players have pursued completely different paths in management.

Following his departure from the Liverpool youth set-up, Gerrard led Rangers to their first Scottish Premier League championship in nine years in 2021. However, a bad stint with Aston Villa later in the season resulted in his dismissal in October 2022. With Al-Ettifaq, he is currently having difficulty in the Saudi Pro League.

In addition to going back to his childhood club, Real Sociedad B, Alonso began his managerial career by assisting the team in achieving promotion to Spain’s Segunda Division for the first time in nearly 60 years. Despite the fact that they were demoted the following season, his accomplishments got him a shot at Bayer Leverkusen, where his coaching abilities truly shine.

However, former Chelsea and Arsenal defender William Gallas is certain that Gerrard, the Reds’ former captain and Kop hero, ought to take Klopp’s place at Anfield rather than Alonso.

Speaking to Genting Casino, Gallas declared: “Steven Gerrard ought to take Jurgen Klopp’s job. Why is he unable to lead Liverpool when he was the manager at Rangers and Aston Villa? He has experience under his belt; it’s not like he’s just started his management career. He must be given the position. Although Steven Gerrard is a legend at Liverpool, Xabi Alonso is respected by the supporters since he has had a fantastic career and is performing well for Leverkusen.

Alonso is presently regarded as the clear favorite to take over as Anfield manager before the start of the upcoming season, thus Gallas’ viewpoint does not seem to be in line with public opinion.