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43 Amidst rumors that Roberto De Zerbi could succeed Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold declared that Brighton is the team that has impressed him the most so far this season.
The manager of Brighton was reportedly included in the shortlist of managers that was compiled after Jurgen Klopp’s declaration of his departure from the club.
Since taking over in late 2022, the Italian has made an impression with his free-flowing style of football, making Brighton one of the Premier League’s most attractive sides to watch.
Xabi Alonso is now the favourite to replace Klopp, but The Athletic reports that De Zerbi is also a contender.
Alexander-Arnold was asked which side has impressed him the most in an interview with FourFourTwo, and his response will undoubtedly spark conversation given De Zerbi’s links.
“I think probably the most interesting team over the last year or two in the Premier League has been Brighton,” Alexander-Arnold said.
“So, I would say Brighton are the one when I’m able to watch one of their games it’s always entertaining. It’s always free flowing football. The way that they build-up and play out from the back is exceptional, really brave. And I think yeah I would say Brighton’s been the one.”
The Liverpool defender acknowledged that playing against De Zerbi’s team is really challenging.
“It’s an absolute nightmare to play against [Brighton]. It’s a very, very difficult game.”
The Brighton manager is rumored to have a release clause of about £12 million, so Liverpool would probably have to pay a hefty price for him. Despite all the rumours, De Zerbi is totally focused on the work at hand with Brighton. He has also been linked to Barcelona.
Whoever replaces Klopp at Liverpool, whether it is Alonso, De Zerbi or Sporting’s Ruben Amorim, will have one of the most difficult jobs in football.
To follow Klopp at Anfield, considering the success and admiration he has, will not be easy for any manager particularly a young manager.

