With Real Madrid also considering a change, the former Reds midfielder is at the center of a potential managerial tug-of-war
Liverpool have taken the significant step of directly contacting former midfielder Xabi Alonso about the possibility of replacing current manager Arne Slot, according to reports emerging from Spain. The move comes as both clubs—Liverpool and Alonso’s current side, Real Madrid—face growing pressure after disappointing starts to the season.
The Reds’ 2-0 victory over West Ham on Sunday offered only brief relief in what has been a difficult campaign. Defending Premier League champions Liverpool sit eighth in the table, nine points behind leaders Arsenal, with just four wins in their last thirteen matches across all competitions.
It is believed the Liverpool hierarchy have given Slot a narrow two-game window to secure results, with a midweek match against Sunderland now critical. A loss at Anfield could push the club toward making a change.
Across Europe, Alonso is also under scrutiny. After a strong start, Real Madrid have won only one of their last five games, surrendering their lead at the top of La Liga to Barcelona. Reports from a reliable Spanish source indicate that an emergency board meeting has been scheduled for Thursday to discuss Alonso’s future, with several senior players said to be questioning his methods and even calling for the return of Zinedine Zidane.
Amid this instability, Liverpool’s leadership sees an opportunity. The club reportedly views Alonso—who remains a beloved figure at Anfield from his playing days—as the ideal candidate to rebuild a squad that has lost its identity. There is a belief within Liverpool that Alonso could revitalize key players, particularly Florian Wirtz, whose form has dipped under Slot.
The approach signals Liverpool’s urgency to revive their season, while also highlighting the precarious nature of management at football’s highest level. For now, the futures of both Arne Slot and Xabi Alonso hang in the balance, with one club’s crisis potentially creating an opening for the other.
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