Liverpool are presently in constructive negotiations to call a substitute for Arne Slott, who has been praised by supervisor Jurgen Klopp.
Slott beneath strain after Bournemouth defeat
The Reds had proven indicators of enchancment for the reason that finish of November, however their 13-match unbeaten run got here to an finish on Saturday in opposition to AFC Bournemouth because the Cherries gained 3-2 in dramatic trend.
Amin Adli sealed all three factors for the Cherries with the successful purpose in stoppage time. Which means that each Chelsea and Manchester United have been given the chance to leap the slot within the Premier League desk in the event that they win their video games.
Though it has change into tougher for the Merseysiders to win, it’s a concern on condition that they’re taking part in in opposition to two newly promoted sides, Leeds United and Burnley, who had drawn their final 4 league video games earlier than their newest defeat.
Former midfielder Danny Murphy steered that FSG ought to take into account changing him within the slot, on condition that the workforce, who spent some huge cash in the summertime, has fallen properly wanting expectations this season, saying: “The fan base is dissatisfied, issues will not be going properly, expectations are excessive and cash has been spent, so it might be naive of Liverpool’s management to not consider different choices.”
Based on stories from Spain, Liverpool are doing simply that and are presently in constructive talks to nominate Xabi Alonso, having just lately approached the previous Actual Madrid supervisor’s agent to evaluate his curiosity within the function.
FSG are mentioned to be involved in regards to the slot given his current type and inconsistency, with approaches being made for Alonso, who has emerged because the front-runner to switch the Dutchman.
The Reds have been followers of the Spaniard for years and there are many indicators that he might be a stable substitute within the slot…
Liverpool make big provide of £87m to signal Alonso’s beloved new midfielder
The Reds are ready to spend huge once more.
Klopp praises ‘extraordinary’ Alonso
Though his transfer to Actual Madrid didn’t go as deliberate and the 44-year-old was sacked earlier this month, he did a formidable job at Bayer Leverkusen and Klopp mentioned: “(He is) a former world-class participant and in addition comes from a training household, which helped a little bit bit, however he was already like a coach when he was taking part in.
“The soccer he is taking part in, the workforce he is based, the transfers he is made, it is completely distinctive.”
Throughout his time on the German membership, the previous Liverpool midfielder gained the Bundesliga title unbeaten within the 2023-24 season, additionally gained the DFB Pokal and led Leverkusen to the Europa League remaining.
Xabi Alonso’s document with Bayer Leverkusen | |
|---|---|
sport | 140 |
victory | 89 |
draw | 32 |
loss | 19 |
Factors per sport | 2.14 |
Alonso, who punched above his weight within the Bundesliga to knock Bayern Munich off their throne, might be a fantastic successor to Slott and will have what it takes to go toe-to-toe with the likes of Manchester Metropolis and Arsenal within the race for the Premier League title subsequent season.
