Liverpool are reportedly in advanced talks about potentially naming Xabi Alonso as Arne Slot’s successor.
The club is said to have already taken steps to gauge Alonso’s interest in the role, and initial signs are described as promising, according to *Fichajes*. Alonso won widespread admiration for his work at Bayer Leverkusen, but his spell at Real Madrid was brief and ended without the same level of success.
Reports also indicate Alonso is keen to avoid being out of management for too long and would welcome a return to Anfield, where he enjoyed a notable playing career.
Among Liverpool supporters, frustration has been rising after recent performances under Slot—though some still feel he should be given more time. After all, he delivered a Premier League title in his first season, and this campaign has been especially challenging in the wake of Diogo Jota’s tragic loss, which inevitably impacted the squad.
Even if a new manager won’t instantly fix Liverpool’s problems, there’s a view that Alonso could provide a more convincing long-term direction.
Liverpool’s defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion has complicated their push for a top-four finish. Chelsea also dropped points against Everton, which offered Liverpool a small lift. The Reds remain in the UEFA Champions League, but a daunting upcoming match against Paris Saint-Germain could prove pivotal.
Slot is now under growing pressure to quickly reverse the team’s fortunes, with Champions League qualification—and potentially a strong cup run—seen as possible factors in whether he keeps his job. Still, Alonso’s availability may be a chance Liverpool find hard to ignore.
A similar pattern emerged in 2015, when Jurgen Klopp took over from Brendan Rodgers—an outcome that ultimately worked in Liverpool’s favor, helped in large part by Klopp being available at the time.
