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Alexander-Arnold: Klopp Unlikely to Be England Manager
Trent Alexander-Arnold has expressed his preference for Jürgen Klopp as the next England manager, should the position become available.
The England and Liverpool defender reflected positively on his past experiences with Klopp, describing their time together as filled with “amazing memories” and a strong, “amazing bond.”
Despite his endorsement, Alexander-Arnold admits he would be astonished if Klopp were to take on the role.
Klopp, who has been linked with the England job since Gareth Southgate’s resignation following England’s 2-1 defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final, seems to be enjoying his current break from football.
Alexander-Arnold noted that Klopp’s social media activity and recent public statements suggest he is content with his time off, making it seem unlikely that he would step into the England manager’s position.
While names like Graham Potter, Eddie Howe, and Lee Carsley have been floated as potential candidates, Alexander-Arnold’s comments highlight his belief in Klopp’s potential but also recognize the improbability of such a move given Klopp’s current enjoyment of his hiatus.
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about a difficult period in his career, revealing that he almost stepped away from football.
Speaking during a recent interview, Bassey shared that he once made a personal promise to himself to quit pursuing football professionally if he failed to secure a spot at a professional club.
“I remember being 15 and going into my final year, and I told myself that if I didn’t get into a professional club, I would quit football. It was that simple,” he said.
“I would just stop pursuing it seriously and only play for fun. Thank God I eventually got a club, because I honestly don’t know where I would be otherwise.”
It has been reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fined Egypt $5,000 following their clash with Zimbabwe for failing to manage post-match media obligations.
It was noted that after the match, the Egyptian players ignored the media. This action was said to be a violation of CAF’s media regulations, which led to the fine being imposed.
Head of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, shared that the big-name players on the team are not happy about being benched.
He recalled when he took out Samuel Chukwueze during the match against Tanzania.
“Yes, of course, we’ve in this team a lot of big names. They are competitors; they aren’t happy when they go to the bench,” Chelle said at his post-match interview.”
“My job is to make choices, and we’re playing a 4-4-2 diamond, and at this moment I feel we have to protect the wing.”
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