Xabi Alonso tipped Liverpool to move

According to new claims from Fichajes, Xabi Alonso is being touted as a potential successor to Arne Slot at Liverpool, despite Slot having only been at Anfield for a few months.

Fichajes report that senior figures at Liverpool remain admirers of Alonso, whose remarkable work at Bayer Leverkusen elevated him to one of Europe’s most sought-after coaches last season. Alonso ultimately chose to move to Real Madrid, but that ended sooner than many people expected.

Slot, who arrived this summer to replace Jurgen Klopp, has faced the expected challenges of succeeding one of the most transformative managers in Premier League history. While LIVERPOOLThis season’s performance has been mixed, with the club hierarchy publicly backing Slot and remaining committed to a long-term project focusing on coaching stability and gradual evolution of the squad.

Nevertheless, Fichajes suggests Liverpool’s admiration for Alonso has not waned, and the club could consider a managerial change if results deteriorate significantly between now and the end of the season. However, the report emphasizes that no formal step has been taken and that Alonso remains fully focused on his current role.

Liverpool sources in England have previously insisted that Slot was hired with a multi-year plan in mind, and that the club intended to avoid short-term decision-making after such a major management transition.

Would Liverpool really fire Arne Slot so early and move for Alonso?

While Alonso’s connection with LIVERPOOL and his growing reputation as a manager make this an intriguing one. The chance that Liverpool will fire Slot so quickly seems very small.

The club’s ownership and football leadership value stability and long-term planning. After 8½ years under Klopp, Liverpool knew the next season would bring adjustment, tactical adjustments and uneven results. Slot was hired precisely because of his track record of systemic, patient team building – and not because of his immediate transformation.

Secondly, sacking a manager after a poor season would represent a major change from Liverpool’s established philosophy. There are no indications from the club that Slot is under pressure or that his job is dependent on immediate success.

While Alonso may one day return to Anfield as manager, the suggestion of Liverpool making the move from Slot so early seems speculative at best.

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