Liverpool fans have called for a shock new manager to be considered as a possible replacement for Jurgen Klopp this summer.
The search for the German's successor is well underway after he announced he would end his nine-year spell at Anfield at the start of the year - with the club's top target Xabi Alonso already turning them down to stay with Bayer Leverkusen after leading them to their first ever Bundesliga title.
Since then, the club have been linked with Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim, who Mail Sport have reported is a leading contender to take the post.
However, Amorim has repeatedly played down suggestions he is in line to take the high-profile Premier League job on Merseyside and angrily hit back at speculation that he had already had an interview.
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has also been a name mentioned as a possible replacement for Klopp, but some fans have said the club should 'discard' the idea of appointing either of them.
Instead, supporters suggested Aston Villa boss Unai Emery as a top candidate, calling him a 'winner' and 'an elite coach' after his superb season leading the Midlands outfit to fourth in the table.
When the Spaniard took over, the club were languishing in 14th place and battling relegation. He has now led them to the Europa League quarter-finals and within touching distance of qualifying for the Champions League next term after leading the team to a huge 2-0 win over Arsenal.
Thanks to late goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins, the Villans are now on 63 points, three clear of nearest rivals Tottenham, with five games remaining to hang onto that coveted fourth spot.
Emery is a renowned trophy winner, having won the Europa Leage three times with Sevilla and once with Villarreal. He also won the French cup and league treble with PSG and reached the Europa League final with Arsenal.
One said: '@LFC please discard the idea of Ruben Amorim or De Zerbi. Go for Unai Emery. He's an elite coach. Very ruthless. And also younger than Klopp.'
Another wrote: 'Why aren’t we considering Unai Emery as klopp successor? This guy is a winner and that’s what we need at LFC.'
A third claimed Emery was 'one of the best options out there' and said the Spaniard was not given long enough during a tough spell at Arsenal.
'If I was [owners] FSG, I’d be seriously considering Unai Emery as an option to succeed Jurgen Klopp.
'Could be one of the best options out there. Don’t think he got the time he deserved at Arsenal and has a very strong CV.'
One fan said: 'Not gonna lie, I would look at Emery to replace Klopp. If we can’t get Alonso or Almiron.'
fasdklnuy
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good idea
Cembcklops
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yeah..why not ,he's good coach.
Temeklpr
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what of Zinedine Zidane
Fawelortyz
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Just appoint Steven G and stop all this nonsense
After what he did at Villa, taking them to 14th place ? I don't think so !!
Fawelortyz
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Good ebening ! Unaided Emery's signature greeting ! He has done well at Villa.
Zuwabesz
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unaided Emery is a top Spanish coach
nehakmnu
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Liverpool should go for Pep
deeelnou
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considering Xavi would be a good idea
citcekos
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The man should be the first choice replacement for Klopp. He might even be a better tactician than Klopp. He’s one of the best at what he does
igunnu
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Perfect replacement, NO! But he isn’t a bad coach, still worth considering if he is interested because all the good coaches seem to love their present club
Bekbcekp
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mmm..... that's madness now
W0linhO
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Not bad, well fitting to Liverpool. I wish we're not giving Pochetino another chance to hv another horrible season
weoeikptz
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is agood couch but he can't play like this every time
Saaemosuz
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great choice
ABenC
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not a bad choice at all, he's a proven coach. YNWA
Torres94
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Why are the not considering people like Inzaghi or Xavi
jihbimsuy
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Just appoint Steven G and stop all this nonsense
You want us to lose😂
wedbdikpst
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Just appoint Steven G and stop all this nonsense
Manchesterisblue
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Mr good ebening 😎😎
wipanpryz
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Appointing emery isn’t a bad idea
SMASHERS
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Yes Emery very competent . Can be considered for reds.
JorgeJamaika
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I agree with Liverpool fans, Unai Emery is a good coach, when he arrived at Aston villa he promised to lead them to European competitions and he did it they qualified for UEFA Conference League. If their (Liverpool fans) request is considered he will be a perfect replacement for Klopp he won't need time b'se he already knows & used to EPL.
Redeiortuy
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Exactly my thoughts. He will do well
Kristofa1
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He's a good coach with trophy in his DNA
poyakprtuz
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I think let's just go for Almiron as for now
Mpumey
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Emery will destroy this liverpool with its own flops come 13th May
ticabdinsu
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but I think Liverpool should go all out and pay the release clause for amorin
ticabdinsu
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he's a good coach too
saifulbahrie
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Probably can consider Rafa Benitez
Rafa has Everton DNA
nobleng123
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Man utd needs Julian Nagelsmann
Boucdmnoz
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Probably can consider Rafa Benitez