Xabi Alonso
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Well if Bayern win the title, surely Tuchel gets to keep the job?
Not if its an interim manager.
Whoever takes over from Klopp is on a hiding to nothing. Timing is everything and I don’t think Alonso choosing Bayern would be an indication he isn’t suited to a high profile job.
Fucking hell how many jobs are higher than Bayern? 5 or 6 max.
It’s much easier to compete for the CL when your team walks the league than what have to do every year. It’s not even a debate. I hope he chooses us but I can absolutely see the logic in him not picking us.
Tuchel is going....
www.theguardian.com
Thomas Tuchel to step down as Bayern Munich manager at end of season
Thomas Tuchel and Bayern Munich have agreed to part of ways at the end of the season after a dismal series of results
Will be very surprised if Xabi isn’t their next manager.
It doesn't really make sense for me, it looks like he's just about to win the BL, so why would he move to the team he's just bested to have to try and best his original team? Surely he either tries build a dynasty at BL, or if he wants a bigger budget and a new challenge, he moves to a new league.
After Tuchel leaves, Bayern will appoint their 8th manager since 2016. A hiding to nothing is right, if he goes to Bayern. At Liverpool, not winning the league will not get him fired. He'd easily get a few seasons. He clearly has a great footballing philosophy and our supporters, generally, are knowledgable enough to understand a change in management after all these years will likely require a bit of time for adaptation by the players. Though the hope is he'd get things running smoothly quickly, the way he did at Leverkusen.
And managing Liverpool is more prestigious than Bayern. Bigger following around the world, playing in the best league in the world. Yes, I know you think ManU is far better and that we're a shit little club. But that is absolutely not the general consensus.
I'm 100% the opposite.
Will he be Bayern manager one day? Possibly.
But I don't see the 'challenge' Alonso would get from it. Especially if he wins the domestic double.
Going to Bayern, makes you instantly hated by the Bayer faithful. When he should be treated with God like status if he pulls it off.
It'd be like Klopp going to Man City, straight after winning the PL. Would leave a very sour taste in our fan bases mouths.
I don't recall you being quite so charitable when Bellingham chose Real over us.
Didn't you wish injury on him, or something?
Wait till Real & PSG flop out of the CL - they’ll be looking for managers this summer too and I wouldn’t rule out Utd sacking 10 Hags too.
There was a theory that Ancelotti’s one year extension is to create an opening for Klopp in a years time.
Imagine a summer where Liverpool, Utd, Real, Barca, Bayern and PSG all looking for new managers.
There was a theory that Ancelotti’s one year extension is to create an opening for Klopp in a years time.
Imagine a summer where Liverpool, Utd, Real, Barca, Bayern and PSG all looking for new managers.
I think Bayern want Klopp and they would probably be happy to bide their time. There is talk of them going for Zidane who according to the Mail is looking for the right job. Managing Bayern is way harder as the pressure is far greater. Coming 2nd will get you the sack!
Bit of a headscratcher this 1 unless you have some sort of contempt for Bayern.
As it would at Real, Barca and PSG ... another plus for Liverpool. We give managers time.
Would be ideal if we can get the Sporting Director position sorted out soon. Knowing who he will be working with would be an influencing factor for any prospective manager.
Wouldn't it be interesting if it were the same bookies offering Zidane 17/2 who were offering RDZ 9/1. Essentially means they'd have Zidane as 2nd favourite, albeit slightly. (unless they also have Pep priced at 15/2).
Think Zizou has said previously he can't ever see himself taking a job in England as he can't speak English well.
I take it his German is exemplary....
I think that denial was in response to the clause specifically relating to Real Madrid, Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
“There is nothing on paper [allowing Xabi to leave for a former club]. But sometimes agreements that are not on paper are agreements as well. We know if he needs to do a move in the future we will be able to talk with each other. And I hope we will not need to do this because he will stay and be happy at Leverkusen.”
Virtually guaranteed to win again and have a much better chance in the CL. Continues to build his managerial CV with low risk.
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