Liverpool are once again standing at a familiar crossroads.
The club have been here before. Big decisions. Big pressure. Big expectations.
When results are mixed and the future feels uncertain, fans begin to look ahead.
They start to think about what comes next, even when the season is not yet over.
This is not new for Liverpool. Over the years, the club have always planned ahead, even during stable periods.
That is how they moved from one era to another without losing identity.
The competition at the top of English football is brutal.
Every club is hunting for the next elite manager who can handle pressure, rebuild squads, and win consistently.
That race may be active again.
Across Europe, several top clubs are monitoring the same small group of coaches.
These are managers with modern ideas, strong leadership, and winning experience.
When one becomes available, the market moves quickly.
Right now, the club are still fighting to finish the season strongly.
But behind the scenes, eyes are reportedly clearly on the future.
And one name continues to return.
Liverpool have made initial contact with Xabi Alonso over a future managerial role, according to reports from AS.
From a Liverpool perspective, the interest is not surprising.
Alonso is seen as a long-term option, with the club’s hierarchy viewing him as a possible choice for the 2026–27 season.
However, Alonso is in no rush. After leaving Real Madrid following a Super Cup defeat to Barcelona, he has stepped away from management.
He is taking time to recover from what was described as an exhausting spell. He sees this period as “active rest” rather than jumping into another job.
The former Liverpool midfielder has already shown patience in his career choices.
In spring 2024, he rejected approaches from Bayern Munich and Liverpool because he felt it was not the right moment.
Now, he is prepared to wait again.
He remains committed to long-term projects and careful decisions. He knows more high-level offers will come.
Liverpool’s contact with his representatives has been positive. Still, the club are not making any sudden moves.
Arne Slot is expected to complete the current season despite mixed results and heavy spending.
For Alonso, a return to Anfield holds strong emotional appeal after five years as a player.
But for now, he remains focused on recovery and choosing his next step wisely.
Liverpool are watching.
And this story is far from over.
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