A 44-year-old coach is standing by, ready to step in if Arne Slot’s troubles deepen.

 

 

 

 

 

Tension is beginning to rise around Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid, with reports claiming that several senior players are growing dissatisfied and questioning his approach. Despite a bright start to his managerial career and his legendary status at the club, Alonso’s future in Madrid is now uncertain — and fresh whispers from both Spain and England hint that Liverpool may soon make a move.

 

Alonso, a beloved figure at Anfield during his playing career, is said to be open to taking the Liverpool job if the chance presents itself, according to a reliable source on X.

 

His name still carries huge weight on Merseyside, where his intelligence, composure, and leadership remain unforgettable. Liverpool’s CEO Michael Edwards has long admired Alonso and reportedly viewed him as the perfect successor to Jürgen Klopp before the German’s exit. But Alonso chose the Real Madrid role instead, seeing it as the next natural step after his success with Bayer Leverkusen.

 

 

 

 

 

Meanwhile, current Liverpool manager Arne Slot is under severe pressure. A series of disappointing results has dragged the Reds out of the top half of the Premier League table. Slot has reportedly been given until January to spark a turnaround — a period that could define his future at the club.

 

If Liverpool continue to struggle, many believe Alonso could make a dramatic return to the Premier League, this time in the Anfield dugout.

 

And if Alonso does leave Madrid, the Spanish giants are expected to once again turn to Zinedine Zidane as a short–term fix, following a familiar pattern at the Bernabéu.