Results have certainly put Arne Slot under a little bit of pressure, with the Mohamed Salah situation not making things any easier.
Liverpool, and specifically Slot, cannot seem to catch a break right now, with things going terribly both on and off the pitch.
The Dutchman will continue to be under the spotlight until things change, but if he is unable to do that, then the Reds will not hesitate to replace him.
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Xabi Alonso was one of the candidates for the job before Slot arrived, but he opted for Real Madrid instead, a move that has not exactly gone to plan.
And less than six months later, the Spaniard could still end up at Anfield, with his ultimatum coming at a bad time for Slot.
Xabi Alonso likely to be sacked if Real Madrid lose to Man City
Alonso is also a man under pressure as his side are four points off their rivals Barcelona, with there being rumours that players are not too keen on his style of management.
Their performances have slowly worsened too, suggesting that it is becoming a big issue, and it might have reached boiling point.
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According to Spanish outlet MARCA, Madrid president Florentino Perez called an emergency meeting after their loss at the weekend, and he was pretty ruthless with his words.
He has reportedly hinted to Alonso that if Madrid lose to Man City in the Champions League on Wednesday, then he will be sacked.
The timing of this could play into Liverpool’s hands as they could make a move for their former player if they think it will be beneficial, with the Reds’ game against Inter perhaps a telling sign.
Xabi Alonso feels like a no-brainer for Liverpool
Xabi Alonso has previously admitted his dream of managing Liverpool
“I have dreamt of that, but first I have to prove myself and prepare. If I decide somewhere along the way to take my chances as a manager, my link, my commitment, my passion with Liverpool is there. Why not? We will see if we can cross paths in our ways.”
Xabi Alonso in 2018
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Before Slot came in, Alonso was the first-choice option, but they could not quite convince him due to Madrid interest, but who can blame him?
However, now feels like the perfect opportunity to finally get their man, with the Spaniard suiting Liverpool perfectly.
His system would see him get the best out of his full-backs, especially Jeremie Frimpong due to previously managing, as well as unlocking Florian Wirtz’s potential for the same reason.
He is also a bit of a fan-favourite and could even get Salah back on side, suggesting that if he does become available, they need to go all out to get him.
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