Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has been backed to become the next Liverpool manager.

Former Hoops star Charlie Nicholas reckons the Australian would be the perfect replacement for Jurgen Klopp should he leave Anfield.

The Reds have struggled badly so far this season as they sit tenth in the Premier League after 20 games. 

They are a whopping 21 points behind Arsenal at the top of the table, and even look unlikely to finish top four, with an 11 point gap to Newcastle.

Liverpool were thumped 3-0 by Wolves at the weekend, with some suggestions flying about that Klopp could depart the English giants this summer.

Steven Gerrard was clearly thought of as the next Reds gaffer when the Rangers manager joined Aston Villa in 2021.

However, Nicholas believes it's the man at Celtic Park who could be the person to lead Liverpool forward - as much as he doesn't want Postecoglou to leave any time soon.

He wrote in his Daily Express column: "I hate to say this, but Ange Postecoglou would be an ideal fit for Liverpool. I just hope current incumbent Jurgen Klopp doesn't leave the manager's post any time soon.

"The Reds have struggled badly this season.They're out of both domestic cups and languish 10th in the English Premier League table, a mammoth 21 points behind leaders Arsenal.

"Their last remaining hope of salvaging silverware is the Champions League, where they face a daunting last-16 clash with holders Real Madrid.

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"I know the Liverpool fans don't want Klopp to go, but what if he decides he's had enough? I'd be shocked if the German left before the end of the season - but there could change in the summer or if the club is bought over.

"I would be concerned about the impact managerial change there could have on Celtic. Would Liverpool come calling for Postecoglou?

"Put it this way, it would be a bigger surprise if the Aussie was not considered by the Anfield board. Could Postecoglou for Liverpool become reality?

"The 57-year-old will have ambitions as well after successful club stints in Australia, Japan as well as with the Socceroos national team.

"I know Postecoglou is building something special at Celtic, but I do think Liverpool - the team he supported growing up - would have too great a pull for him. If they were to search for a new manager then surely Postecoglou would have to come into the equation.

"Look at the job he has done at Parkhead and the style of football he plays.And I love his man management. It's very old fashioned and single-minded. Postecoglou is experienced and, importantly, a proven winner. I just hope Celtic can keep him up here for a while longer.

"I read at the weekend that he wants to know the long-term ambitions of Joe Hart, Aaron Mooy and David Turnbull before determining whether they would be offered contract extensions. He is spot-on. But also let me pose this question: what is Postecoglou's ambition? I would suggest it is to be a winner.

"Yes, he is at a top club but would a bigger club in a massive league not have even greater appeal? As a Hoops fan, I hope the next time we see Postecoglou at Anfield is as Celtic manager in the Champions League group stage.

"That is where he and the Celtic supporters would really love to see him make his mark."