Liverpool stalwart John Arne Riise has revealed who he ‘would love to see’ be the next Liverpool manager.
Riise, speaking exclusively to BoyleSports, was glowing in his praise of this current Premier League manager and believes he is the right man to occupy the dugout at Anfield.
The 43-year-old also gave his opinion on the risk of a post-Fergie-like decline for Liverpool after Klopp leaves and what the German could do next.
Best Choice For Next Liverpool Manager
Liverpool's next manager depends on where the club wants to go. I love what De Zerbi has done at Brighton. He would be a good fit because he's so focused on being who he is, he doesn't change, he goes his own way. I would love to see him at Liverpool.
It depends on what direction they want to go and also Klopp's admiration for De Zerbi is a factor. Klopp, one way or another, will be giving the club some insight into how they should move forward and who they should look at and I believe De Zerbi is one of the top contenders and I'd be delighted to have him.
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Risk of a Fergie-Esque Decline After Klopp Departure
There is always a risk of a Fergie-style decline once Klopp leaves. That's always a danger. When a manager leaves, will all the players stay? Who is coming in? Having that connection means a lot to players, and will they stay when he leaves? Will they have the same belief when a new manager comes in?
It doesn't always have to be the manager's fault, if the players just don't have the same feeling towards them. That's why the next manager is a huge step for the club.
So it's not only who gets appointed, it's who is going to stay? Who will tell their agent they want to leave now Klopp has left?
Jurgen Klopp To Be Next England Manager?
Nobody knows what Klopp will do but I have a feeling he will become a national team manager next. I don't know where, and he will take a break because that's why he is leaving. He's done everything as a club manager so I think he will challenge himself to be a national team coach, to win the Euros or World Cup.
I could see him managing England, possibly. After Southgate leaves, I think both Klopp and Pep Guardiola will be very interested in the England job. That's the one national team job that everyone wants to do well in. That could be a big challenge and a new one for both of them.
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