{"id":638612,"date":"2024-04-14T04:45:06","date_gmt":"2024-04-14T08:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=638612"},"modified":"2024-04-14T04:45:06","modified_gmt":"2024-04-14T08:45:06","slug":"liverpool-manager-search-roberto-de-zerbi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/04\/14\/liverpool-manager-search-roberto-de-zerbi\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool Handed Blow in Race for Manager Described as &#8216;So Special and Unique&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Roberto De Zerbi could remain at Brighton despite having offers from several elite European sides. Similar to Xabi Alonso, another one of Liverpool\u2019s top managerial targets could end up staying at his current club next season, ensuring their search for a new manager continues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Liverpool Manager Search: Boss Not Guaranteed to Make Summer Switch<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Liverpool Manager Search: Roberto De Zerbi<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">De Zerbi started his Premier League career after replacing Graham Potter at Brighton in 2022. Since then, his\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tntsports.co.uk\/football\/premier-league\/2022-2023\/pep-guardiola-hails-brighton-s-roberto-de-zerbi-as-one-of-the-most-influential-managers-in-last-20-y_sto9619952\/story.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">much-praised<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0tactics have led the Seagulls to success while making him one of the most in-demand coaches in Europe. The Italian-born coach was described by Pep Guardiola as &#8220;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-12121175\/Pep-Guardiola-reveals-didnt-expect-Roberto-Zerbi-impress-quickly.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">so special and unique.<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/04\/08\/liverpool-manager-candidates-ruben-amorim\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Liverpool Handed \u00a38.5m Boost In Bid For Jurgen Klopp Successor<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bayern Munich, who are set to part ways with Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season, have been heavily\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/news\/11661\/13106485\/roberto-de-zerbi-brighton-manager-and-gemany-boss-julian-nagelsmann-top-candidates-for-bayern-munich-job\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">linked<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0with a move for De Zerbi in recent weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Italian manager has also stayed on Liverpool\u2019s radar as a candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp. Elsewhere in the Premier League, Chelsea have been\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2024\/mar\/04\/chelsea-consider-amorim-and-de-zerbi-to-replace-mauricio-pochettino\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">reportedly<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0considering a move for the Brighton boss ahead of the next campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Watch<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Who Wins The Premier League?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THREE WAY WAR - Who Wins The Premier League?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6XQStPx9Lw0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">De Zerbi To Continue at Brighton?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Despite the stiff competition for the former Shakhtar Donetsk manager, he might still end up staying at the Amex Stadium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/theathletic.com\/5411011\/2024\/04\/13\/roberto-de-zerbi-future-brighton\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Athletic<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Brighton are increasingly optimistic that they can keep De Zerbi in charge for at least another season. The mood at the club has shifted toward the Italian manager staying beyond the summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/04\/10\/liverpool-crysencio-summerville-transfer-rumours\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fabrizio Romano Reveals Liverpool Stance On \u2018Brilliant\u2019 17-Goal Championship Star<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">De Zerbi, who has two years left on his current Brighton deal, has\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/liverpool-klopp-replacement-roberto-dezerbi-32477843\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">not ruled out<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0a summer switch in his recent interviews. According to\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1774904064687370441\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fabrizio Romano<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, there is a \u00a312-13 million release clause in the 44-year-old\u2019s contract that can only be activated this summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Liverpool and Bayern Munich Look Elsewhere<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">De Zerbi\u2019s name has been consistently reported among the managerial targets at both Bayern Munich and Liverpool. However, he doesn\u2019t seem to be topping either club\u2019s list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/03\/12\/liverpools-injury-crisis-breakout-stars\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Injury Crisis At Anfield: Players Who Stood Up And Saved Their Season<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Liverpool have been intensifying their efforts to reach an agreement with Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim in recent weeks. The Portuguese manager is reportedly available for\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1776951093932548372\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a38.5 million<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, which is significantly cheaper than De Zerbi\u2019s release clause.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bayern, on the other hand, have edged closer toward re-hiring Julian Nagelsmann as Tuchel\u2019s successor. According to\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cfbayern\/status\/1773785008890659014\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Christian Falk<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, a return to Bayern for Nagelsmann &#8220;is imaginable.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Roberto De Zerbi could remain at Brighton despite having offers from several elite European sides. Similar to Xabi Alonso, another one of Liverpool\u2019s top managerial targets could end up staying at his current club next season, ensuring their search for a new manager continues. 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