Former Bayern Munich manager, Niko Kovac, has recently been the subject of rumors linking him to the managerial position at Liverpool, potentially succeeding Jurgen Klopp. However, Kovac has refuted these claims, asserting that he has not engaged in any discussions with Liverpool regarding the managerial role. Despite being without a job for a month since departing Wolfsburg, Kovac maintains that there is no validity to the reports connecting him with Anfield. His departure from Wolfsburg followed a tenure that extended into his second season, with Ralph Hasenhuttl assuming the reins as his successor.
Kovac is most prominently remembered for his stint at Bayern Munich from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure, Liverpool famously eliminated Bayern from the Champions League in the round of 16 on their way to securing their sixth European Cup. Notably, Bayern achieved a remarkable 7-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur just before Kovac’s departure from the Allianz Arena.
Before joining Bayern, Kovac enjoyed success with Eintracht Frankfurt, where he ended their 30-year trophy drought by clinching the 2018 DFB-Pokal. His final match in charge saw Frankfurt triumph over Bayern in the final, marking a significant achievement before his move to Bayern.
Kovac’s managerial journey commenced with Croatia’s Under-21 team in 2012, progressing to the senior team from 2013 to 2015. He notably guided Croatia at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, although they were eliminated in the group stage.
Meanwhile, Liverpool continues to assess potential candidates for the managerial role, with reports indicating that they intend to interview three candidates before reaching a final decision. Sporting CP’s Ruben Amorim is purportedly a leading contender in the ongoing selection process.
