On the pitch Liverpool have seized the initiative in the Premier League title race following their 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.Yet off the pitch, uncertainty lingers after Xabi Alonso confirmed last week he'll be staying with Bayer Leverkusen, ruling himself out of the running to replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.So where do Liverpool turn next and who will be on their managerial shortlist to replace Klopp?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein and Oli Kay to discuss Alonso's decision to stay at Leverkusen before debating the process the Reds will go through with their new sporting director Richard Hughes to find a successor for Klopp.Produced by Guy ClarkeExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadRelated Articles:What happened with Liverpool and Xabi Alonso – and where does the club look now? - The AthleticWould Roberto De Zerbi be the right kind of manager for Liverpool? - The Athletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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