Liverpool unlikely to appoint Roberto De Zerbi with two names in the frame to replace Klopp including potential outsider

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi is unlikely to be named Liverpool’s new manager, according to talkSPORT.

The Italian fueled speculation linking him to Anfield by refusing to commit his future to the Seagulls.

However, he does not appear to be among the standout contenders to replace Jurgen Klopp at this stage.

Sporting Lisbon boss Rubin Amorim is one name in the frame while Inter Milan’s Simone Inzaghi is another potential outsider.

The former recently revealed he was feeling “distraught” as speculation around a move to Anfield continues to mount.

Inzaghi received rave reviews at San Siro after taking Inter to the Champions League final last season.

And he looks set to guide the Italian side to Serie A glory with the club 14 points clear at the top of the table.

Liverpool’s hierarchy are determined not to rush the process of appointing Klopp’s successor, which is based largely on data.

Although De Zerbi does not appear to be in contention to replace Klopp, he is on Bayern Munich’s list of potential targets.

Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is leaving the club at the end of the season and, like Liverpool, they have also suffered the blow of target Xabi Alonso confirming he is staying at Bayer Leverkusen.

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Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna has also been tipped to be a ‘dark horse’ for the soon-to-be vacant dugout at Anfield, with his side pushing for back-to-back promotions to the Premier League.

The Reds currently sit top of the Championship, but no matter where they finish this season, Klopp’s successor will have huge boots to fill.

Klopp has been at the helm for nine years, winning Liverpool’s first league title in 30 years in 2020, as well as the Champions League in 2019, among other honors.

Liverpool face Sheffield United live and exclusively on talkSPORT on Thursday evening as they look to secure a dream ending to Klopp’s time at Anfield.