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liverpool Work is now underway to appoint a “talented” manager who has been identified as a top replacement target Arne Slaughter.
Reds working to bring in slot replacements
The Reds have won their last two games, beating Qarabag 6-0 in the Champions League and then beating Newcastle United 4-1 in the Champions League. Premier LeagueBut their overall performance this season remains concerning.
Despite investing heavily in the summer transfer window, the defending champions have fallen far short of expectations and are currently in sixth place, 14 points behind league leaders Arsenal, with doubts over their ability to qualify for the Champions League.
Jamie Carragher Suggesting that Slott’s future could be in doubt if he fails to lead his side to qualify for Europe’s elite competition, he said: “I think some of the criticism and disrespect from the fans was too much considering they won the league last season, but if he doesn’t qualify for the Champions League there’s no place for him.”
Whether the Dutchman can turn things around in the final months of the season remains to be seen, but FSG have now begun looking for a replacement.
This is according to a Spanish report which states Liverpool are now working around the clock to convince Xabi Alonso Back at Anfield, Manchester City have identified him as Guardiola’s successor, although there may be competition from Manchester City.
Pressure on Slott is said to have reached “critical levels” and his job is in jeopardy as a huge summer investment has done the Reds no favours on the pitch and Alonso is the top target to replace the 47-year-old.
‘Genius’ Alonso could be an exciting slot replacement
A big win against Newcastle may have bought Slott some time, but if he fails to lead Liverpool to Champions League qualification, the former Bayer Leverkusen boss could emerge as an exciting replacement.
In fact, Sky Sports Felix Fisher It had previously been hinted that the Spaniard could take on the role, saying: “Not only is he a genius tactician and how he prepares the team, but he is also a gentleman. He does everything right.
“I think one day he will be the manager of Liverpool.”
The 44-year-old is still in the early stages of his coaching career, but he has already achieved a lot, winning the Bundesliga title and DFB-Pokal in the 2023-24 season and having very impressive records during his time at Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid.
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Xabi Alonso’s coaching record |
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game |
174 |
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victory |
113 |
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lottery |
36 |
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loss |
25 |
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points per game |
2.16 |
Liverpool shouldn’t be too hasty when it comes to replacing Slott, as the former Feyenoord boss did win the Premier League in his first season, but if he does get sacked, Alonso could be the ideal successor.
