Key Takeaways:
- Xabi Alonso hinted he could consider managing Liverpool in the future, despite currently being at Real Madrid
- Liverpool boss Arne Slot faces pressure with the club currently in 10th place after last season’s title triumph and significant summer investment
- Alonso refused to comment on the dispute between Arne Slot and Mohamed Salah, as Salah was omitted from the Liverpool squad to face Inter this week
Managerial Futures in the Balance
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has suggested he might be open to a future move to Liverpool if the circumstances align. Although Alonso reportedly declined a return to Anfield during his tenure at Bayer Leverkusen in favour of pursuing the Real Madrid post, both clubs currently face uncertainty regarding their managerial positions.
🗣 Xabi Alonso: "Liverpool in my future? Right now, I'm here and this is where I want to be." pic.twitter.com/EIitEqNnf2
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Arne Slot, the current Liverpool coach, finds himself under intense scrutiny as the team languishes in 10th position in the Premier League. This comes despite having secured the title last season and making substantial investments in new players over the summer.
Over at Real Madrid, Alonso may require victory over Manchester City this week to retain his role at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Alonso Addresses Liverpool Drama
A reported rift between Arne Slot and Liverpool’s talismanic forward Mohamed Salah has added to the tension at Anfield. Salah was omitted from the squad set to face Inter this week after making public criticisms of the club. When pressed on the matter, Alonso remained diplomatic:
“Those are decisions they have made at Liverpool. No doubt we’re missing a lot of details. So it’s not for me to give an opinion on that.”
The Spaniard also confirmed he would not have changed his handling of Vinicius Junior earlier in the season following the Brazilian’s negative reaction to being substituted against Barcelona.
Potential for Premier League Return
If Liverpool were to part ways with Slot, Alonso has emerged as a leading candidate to assume the managerial reins at Anfield, provided he becomes available. He was questioned about the prospect of managing in the Premier League, particularly at his former club.
“For sure, it’s something to consider with the English clubs, with my former club. But for now, this is the place that I want to be, and in the future, you never know what can happen.”
