Sources: Liverpool rule out Alonso to follow Klopp
Liverpool have abandoned plans to pursue Bayer Lerverkusen coach Xabi Alonso as a replacement for Jurgen Klopp as manager, sources have told ESPN, with Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi and Sporting CP coach Ruben Amorim regarded as leading candidates.
Erik ten Hag has admitted that the end of Sir Alex Ferguson’s employment at Manchester United will “impact” the club, but insists the former manager will still be available to offer advice to players and staff.
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes is set to miss Saturday’s Clásico against Barcelona after suffering an injury during the win over Borussia Dortmund, while goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is in a race to be fit for the game, sources have confirmed to ESPN.