SUMMARY
- Jurgen Klopp will leave Liverpool after 23/24 season.
- This has created a huge speculation about who would replace Klopp at the English club.
Jurgen Klopp in a shocking turn of events has decided to leave the club of Liverpool at the end of the 23/24 season. The German manager announced that through the club’s official YouTube account on January 26th, 2023. This has created a huge speculation about who would replace Klopp at the English club. One of the frontrunners to get the Liverpool job is Bayer Leverkusen’s head coach Xabi Alonso.
The Spanish manager has impressed the soccer world in his first full season as a first-team manager. Bayer Leverkusen as of January 2024, are unbeaten across all competitions. The club is also sitting 2 points clear of FC Bayern Munich at the top of the table. Therefore, it is natural that Xabi Alonso, who even formerly played for Liverpool is the natural successor of Jurgen Klopp after his departure.
Thai Police warn its citizens of a scam using the name of Xabi Alonso
It seems that the Asian country of Thailand has a lot of Liverpool fans. This is because the scammers in Thailand are using their love for the club to illegally make money. The situation has deteriorated to such an extent that the Thai Police have had to release an advisory against the scam. The scammers falsely impersonate Xabi Alonso to loot money from Thai Liverpool fans.
The scammers use the social media platform and demand 300 Baht ($8.47) from their targets. They have circulated a text message on Instagram message that read (Irish Mirror), “I am Xabi Alonso, I will be in charge of Liverpool next season, but I am short of money for my flights to Liverpool.”
Apparently there is a scam running in Thailand where they are using Xabi Alonso identity to send out a message
“Hello, my name is Xabi Alonso. Next season I’m going to coach Liverpool, but I still need some money for plane tickets” 😅 https://t.co/KlIdrY5efk
— Moby (@Mobyhaque1) January 30, 2024
The hilarious scam has caught the attention of the Thai Police who put out a statement that read, “Liverpool fans, calm down. Xabi is not yet the manager, but there is already a scammer.”
The scammers have perfected the timing of their plan as Xabi is heavily linked with the Liverpool job. However, the Spaniard has commented on the possibility of managing in the Premier League in the 23/24 season.
The Spanish manager talks about his rumored move to Liverpool
Xabi Alonso has worked wonders with the Bayer Leverkusen team. The Bundesliga had earlier become synonymous with Bayern. The Bavarian team has won the German League title every year since the 2011/12 season. However, Xabi Alonso has rejuvenated the German team and is giving a stern test to the 6-time UEFA Champions League winning side.
🚨🔴 Xabi Alonso on Liverpool job: “Speculation is normal, my focus is here on Bayer Leverkusen”.
“I am very happy at Leverkusen with my players at the moment”.
“Big surprise in Liverpool, of course — for what Jürgen did in Liverpool I have great respect and admiration”. pic.twitter.com/dqVRRdZsT5
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 26, 2024
This has allowed the Liverpool fans to dream about seeing Xabi Alonso coach their side at Anfield in the 23/24 season. However, the former Real Madrid midfielder isn’t too sure about his future yet. He said, “Speculation is normal, my focus is here on Bayer Leverkusen. “I am very happy at Leverkusen with my players at the moment”.
The Bayer Leverkusen head coach also paid his tributes to an outgoing Jurgen Klopp. He said that he has a lot of admiration and respect for the German manager.