According to various sources, including The Times, The Telegraph, and ESPN, Liverpool has abandoned its plans to pursue Xabi Alonso from Bayer Leverkusen as a replacement for Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season. Instead, the club is now considering Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi and Sporting’s Ruben Amorim as the leading candidates for the managerial position at Anfield.Xabi Alonso, who was initially seen as the favorite due to his past association with Liverpool as a player and his impressive coaching performance at Leverkusen, is believed to be unlikely to leave his current club. Leverkusen, under Alonso’s guidance, is currently on a strong trajectory towards the Bundesliga title, holding a 10-point lead over Bayern Munich with 8 matches remaining. Notably, Leverkusen has remained undefeated throughout the season.

Bayern Munich was also rumored to have considered Xabi Alonso as a potential replacement for Thomas Tuchel, but Bayern’s Honorary President, Uli Hoeness, recently stated that it is unlikely that Alonso will be invited to join the club this summer.

Liverpool’s decision to withdrаw from pursuing Alonso is reportedly based on the belief that he is committed to Leverkusen, where he has brought the team close to Bundesliga glory and secured their place in the upcoming Champions League campaign.