Liverpool interested in manager who's 'done an unbelievable job' at his current job - O'Rourke
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Credit: Imago, TJ Sports Sebastian Hoeness: Liverpool could hire Stuttgart boss to replace Arne Slot – ‘He’s done an unbelievable job’ Sun 22 March 2026 8:45, UK Sebastian Hoeness is a contender to replace Arne Slot as Liverpool boss if the Dutchman is sacked by the Anfield club soon.Stuttgart manager Hoeness has emerged as one of Europe’s best young bosses after turning the Bundesliga side from relegation-battlers to Champions League high-flyers.He is close to completing his third year in charge of Stuttgart, and also led them to a fourth DFB Pokal crown last season. Hoeness is liked by Liverpool as a potential contender to succeed Slot, but as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, he is not at the top of their list to replace the Dutchman.Liverpool’s next manager could well be Xabi Alonso if Slot is relieved of his duties in the summer, with Champions League qualification possibly set to decide his future. 📋 Liverpool Manager News 📋 Get the inside track on the Anfield dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions.
VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Liverpool admire Sebastian Hoeness but Xabi Alonso is more likely to be appointed nextHoeness is just 43-years-old, but has already managed over 170 games in the Bundesliga, having spent three years as Hoffenheim boss before becoming Stuttgart boss.They finished second in his first season in charge, then ninth last term, and are currently fourth in the German top-flight with Champions League qualification looking likely once again.Games managedWinsDrawsLossesPoints per game1428022401.85Hoeness’s managerial stats at StuttgartSpeaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “Sebastian Hoeness is very highly regarded, (and has) done an unbelievable job with Stuttgart, really.“He’s under contract until 2028. He’s helped to develop a number of top young players there as well.“He’s a top young manager.
I don’t think he’d be top of Liverpool’s list right now. “But if Hoeness continues doing good things like he’s doing at Stuttgart, it’ll only be a matter of time before some of Europe’s top clubs are ready to take him.”Who is the bookies’ favourite to be Liverpool’s next manager?Sources have told Football Insider that Slot’s future will be assessed when the season ends, so some more poor performances like their 2-1 loss to Brighton could well spell the end of his time at Anfield.As of 21 March, former Reds star Alonso is the clear favourite to be their next permanent manager with one of the UK’s top bookmakers, at odds of 4/7.Luis Enrique comes in next at 11/2, while Julian Nagelsmann (8/1), Jurgen Klopp (12/1) and Steven Gerrard (14/1) make up the top five contenders.Hoeness is not far behind at odds of 16/1, with Franceso Farioli, Simone Inzaghi and Oliver Glasner each priced the same. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.