Jamie Carragher says ‘so respected’ Xabi Alonso front-runner for Liverpool job

Jamie Carragher, pictured, hopes Jurgen Klopp can “go out with a bang” at Liverpool (Mike Egerton/PA)

Jamie Carragher believes former Liverpool team-mate Xabi Alonso is the favourite to replace outgoing manager Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.

Klopp has made the surprise announcement he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, admitting he is “running out of energy” after entering into his ninth year in charge of the club.