Clear favourite to replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager emerges with bookmakers

The most prominent contender has surfaced in the latest betting odds to succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool’s manager this upcoming summer.

After nearly nine years at Anfield, the German manager will conclude his tenure at the end of this season, following his unexpected announcement of departure in January.

Numerous high-profile managers have been associated with potentially assuming the position, including Xabi Alonso from Bayer Leverkusen, Roberto De Zerbi from Brighton, and Thomas Tuchel from Bayern Munich.

Alonso was widely regarded as the frontrunner for the Liverpool job, despite interest from Bayern, until he announced his decision to remain with the Bundesliga champions for the next season.

Recently, there has been increasing speculation linking Sporting Lisbon’s manager, Ruben Amorim, to the Liverpool role, with reports suggesting he has garnered significant admiration from within Anfield.

Despite his relatively short time in management since 2018, Amorim has already secured five trophies at Sporting since joining in 2020, establishing himself as one of the most tactically adept managers in global football.

Some Portuguese media outlets have even likened him to ‘The Special One 2.0’, a reference to Jose Mourinho, although Amorim has dismissed such comparisons, stating, “It does not make sense, and I have no illusions about it.”

“I have to keep proving myself day-by-day. I remember being here at this stage last season, with everyone speculating whether I would stay at Sporting or leave.”

At present, the 39-year-old is firmly positioned as the frontrunner to assume the role of Liverpool manager, with several other contenders seemingly falling behind in the race.

Below are the current betting odds for potential replacements for Klopp at Liverpool, with the longest odds displayed (odds sourced from Oddschecker):

– Ruben Amorim (Sporting Lisbon) – 4/6

– Roberto De Zerbi (Brighton) – 11/2

– Julian Nagelsmann (Germany) – 15/2

– Xabi Alonso (Bayer Leverkusen) – 14/1

– Pep Lijnders (Liverpool, assistant) – 16/1

– Thomas Tuchel (Bayern Munich) – 20/1