According to Spanish news outlet AS, Liverpool are putting contingency plans in place when it comes to their head coaching role. They claim that “first” contact has been made with Alonso after seeing him unceremoniously ushered out of the Bernabeu - where he is said to have endured a strained relationship with the likes of Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham.
Despite lasting just 34 games in Madrid, Alonso’s stock remains high on the back of his Bundesliga title-winning exploits at Bayer Leverkusen. He is fondly remembered at Anfield from his playing days and was asked about taking the reins there in 2024 when Klopp announced that he would be terminating his contract.
Alonso felt it “wasn't the right time to leave” Leverkusen at that stage, but he is now waiting on enticing offers. AS claims that the 44-year-old ex-Spain international is taking in “active rest” and “knows he'll be welcomed back to Anfield”.
Liverpool are said to be “counting on him for the near future, or for the 2026-27 season”. Alonso, along with his representatives, have opened themselves up to contact from England. He is “determined” to retrace steps to Merseyside at some point.
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