JAKARTA – Coach Xabi Alonso has signaled that he has accepted an offer to coach Liverpool. If Liverpool fails to meet the target, Alonso is predicted to make manager Arne Slot.
The slot is threatened after Liverpool suffered their 10th defeat in the English Premier League competition. In the last match before the competition break due to international matches, Liverpool had to admit Brighton and Hove Albion’s 2-1 lead. The defeat makes it more difficult for Liverpool to approach the Champions League zone.
Liverpool, who are in fifth place, are five points behind Aston Villa, who are in fourth place in the standings. They have also failed to retain the league title because they cannot catch Arsenal, who are in first place.
The Reds’ poor results in the domestic competition make Slot likely to be sacked in his second year at Anfield. According to Germany’s leading daily Bild, club officials have named Alonso as the candidate to replace Slot.
Alonso himself showed an interest in returning to Liverpool after achieving success for five years as a player. Alonso was also instrumental in bringing Liverpool to win the 2005 Champions League.
Even though he has agreed to the offer, the scenario could fail if the former Real Madrid coach and the club fail to reach an agreement in contract negotiations.
The reason is that both parties have not mentioned the value and duration of the contract. In addition, to what extent Alonso has the authority when rebuilding the Pool squad. This certainly concerns the recruitment and sale of players.
In addition, Alonso refused to replace Slot in the middle of the competition. Moreover, the competition is almost over. If he finally agrees to become the new manager of Liverpool, Alonso will only join when starting the 2026/2027 season competition.
Liverpool has actually been eyeing Alonso for a long time. Especially after Juergen Klopp stated that he wanted to leave Anfield in 2024. Alonso, who was then managing Bayer Leverkusen, was considered the most ideal to replace Klopp.
Club CEO Michael Edwards is most eager to bring Alonso back. However, Liverpool must compete with Real Madrid to get the former Spain national team midfielder who also played for the club.
It’s just that this 44-year-old coach rejected Madrid and Liverpool’s offers. Alonso chose to stay at Leverkusen, which he led to a double title, the German Bundesliga and the German Cup.
Even though he rejected Liverpool’s offer and got the slot brought in from Feyenoord, Edwards still maintained contact with Alonso. Even after he chose to join Madrid to replace Carlo Ancelotti, Liverpool’s top brass never let go of the radar towards Alonso.
Now, Alonso is not tied to any club since he was dismissed by Madrid. During his six months in Madrid, he played 34 matches in various competitions.
Alonso has not yet shown his best performance but has been dismissed by Madrid in the middle of the competition. Rumors are circulating, the deteriorating relationship between Alonso and a number of top players in Madrid makes him faster to be fired.
Alonso’s plans for Liverpool are becoming more open after his agent, Inaki Ibanez, officially offered the club. Again, Edwards asked Ibanez to make the offer.
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