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Roberto De Zerbi is the perfect candidate to succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager, believes former Reds star Danny Murphy.<\/p>\n
Klopp is not leaving Anfield any time soon, with his contract running until 2026, but it would be something of a surprise if the German stayed beyond that point.<\/p>\n
Murphy is already eyeing up who might replace the Premier League and Champions League winner, with the Brighton boss attracting his attention.<\/p>\n
The Italian has been very impressive with the Seagulls, having made his name at Sassuolo, and while Murphy admits a lot can change in three years, De Zerbi looks the man for the Anfield job when Klopp departs.<\/p>\n
\u2018I\u2019ve got the answer, so I\u2019m not worried about (Klopp leaving),\u2019 Murphy said on talkSPORT. \u2018I think De Zerbi is perfect. He\u2019ll be ready then (to take over).<\/p>\n
\u2018I think he plays great football, he looks a strong character, he\u2019s learning his trade in this league with Brighton and doing it superbly well. I don\u2019t see a better candidate.<\/p>\n
\u2018Things change in football really quickly. So, the flavour of the month might be someone else this time next year,\u201d said the former England international. \u201cBut I think he\u2019s (De Zerbi) the real deal.<\/p>\n
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\u2018There is something about him. After meeting him as well, (I can say) he\u2019s got real gravitas. A real presence. And I love the way his teams play.<\/p>\n
\u2018But I can\u2019t see Klopp going for some time yet. He\u2019s got this new influx of players, and he seems enthused by Liverpool\u2019s start (to the season) and the promising start of some of the new signings.\u2019<\/p>\n