Liverpool news: Xabi Alonso drops Premier League hint as Jurgen Klopp sent ‘selfish’ message

Jurgen Klopp is preparing his Liverpool team to face Atalanta (Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

After reaffirming his intention to remain in Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso will not be succeeding Jurgen Klopp, who will need to be replaced by Liverpool at the end of the current campaign.

As Jurgen Klopp’s time at Liverpool draws to a close, the Reds are getting ready for a major Anfield night matchup against Atalanta.

The Merseyside team has known for a few months that Klopp’s tenure as manager will end this season. Xabi Alonso chose to stay at Bayer Leverkusen, and Ruben Amorim seemed to be leading the way, but no announcement has been made regarding his replacement.

Liverpool, who will host Serie A team Atalanta, is one of the favorites to win the Europa League. Although Gian Piero Gasperini’s team is sixth in Serie A, they have won every game they have played in Europe, including a recent victory over Amorim’s Sporting CP team.

We have the most recent information on the Reds’ managerial situation ahead of another crucial game, along with some build-up to the Atalanta match. These are the most recent quotes from Mirror Football about Anfield.

The Premier League position of Alonso

Even though Xabi Alonso chose not to sign with Liverpool this summer, the Bayer Leverkusen manager hasn’t ruled out going back to England in the future. In an interview prior to his team’s Europa League match against West Ham, the Spaniard discussed his thoughts on Premier League soccer.

“I’m still a young coach, so it’s definitely a nice one (thought), but you never know. Right now, I have enough on my plate to think about,” he said. “I talk to some colleagues who coach in the Premier League on a regular basis, and they are aware of how difficult it is to prepare for and participate in every game.

“West Ham is one of the many fantastic players, coaches, teams, and stadiums in this competition; it’s really exciting.” We are excited about our fantastic opportunity to progress and continue in a fantastic season as we approach them tomorrow with the utmost respect.‌

Elliott messages Klopp

Harvey Elliott, a midfielder for Liverpool, has talked about striking a balance between advocating for regular football and avoiding coming across as conceited. As Jurgen Klopp gets ready to announce his starting lineup for Atalanta, the former Fulham player, who won a pivotal penalty at Old Trafford last weekend, has made it clear where he stands.

Harvey Elliott has made clear his feelings on his first team status ( Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

“I’m not saying that I don’t appreciate every chance I get to wear a Liverpool shirt. However, I want to push myself,” Elliott remarked. “I’m no longer a child. I’m a man, and I’m developing rapidly. I have to take responsibility for my actions, even if that means going to the gaffer’s house.

“I prefer not to cause too much agitation. Since I work with the team, I don’t want to come across as conceited. However, I want to solidify my position on this team.

Klopp confronts the reporter regarding the Henderson interview.

When Jurgen Klopp gave a direct message to a Dutch journalist during the Liverpool manager’s pre-Atalanta press conference, things went south. Liverpool’s manager persisted after revealing that the journalist in question’s colleague had conducted a heated interview with Jordan Henderson.

“Your colleague, is he a friend of yours?” Klopp was sacked. Upon learning that the coworkers saw each other infrequently, he went on, saying, “Wow! How awful of an interview that was!”