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With Xabi Alonso now out of the picture, Liverpool will have to turn its attentions to alternative options to succeed Jürgen Klopp.

The former midfielder had been linked with the soon-to-be vacant positions at Liverpool and Bayern Munich.

Instead, the Reds will have to look elsewhere, and they might get an up-close view of one candidate in just a couple of days.



Roberto De Zerbi will arrive at Anfield on Sunday as he brings his Brighton side for the return to Premier League action.

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Not only that, but the Italian has already been given a glowing endorsement by one of his own player who knows plenty about what Liverpool will be looking for.

Adam Lallana, who spent six years at Anfield, can see why his current manager might be under consideration from his old employers.

"It wouldn't surprise me," the former Liverpool midfielder told TalkSport last month when asked about De Zerbi possibly taking over at Liverpool.

He compared it to the surprise he felt when Steven Gerrard announced he was leaving Liverpool.

"I had the same feeling the day it was announced Stevie was leaving Liverpool.