Liverpool manager Arne Slot is under pressure after a disappointing season, and according to reports in Spain, the Reds have now spoken to a Champions League club about a potential new manager.
Liverpool were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to struggling Chelsea on Saturday afternoon, with some of the decisions by Slot booed by supporters.
Fans were unhappy with the substitution of Rio Ngumoha during the game, especially with Liverpool chasing a goal.
Slot has been questioned all throughout the campaign, with Liverpool falling short of the Premier League title race despite winning the league last season.
The pressure has been on the Dutch manager for some time now, even though it appears that Liverpool are sticking with him at the moment.
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According to reports in Spain, Liverpool have spoken to Real Madrid about Xabi Alonso.
Although Alonso is no longer with the Spanish club, Liverpool were enquiring about what happened at Real Madrid, seeking an endorsement of their decision to potentially target the manager.
Liverpool and Real Madrid are believed to have a strong relationship despite the tension around a deal for Trent Alexander-Arnold. The English club wanted to do their due diligence on Alonso.
Alonso, described as 'elite', is out of work after leaving Real Madrid. Although Liverpool appear to be sticking with Slot for now, they might be considering a change in the future.
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Even though Fabrizio Romano recently confirmed that Liverpool were hoping to stick with Slot heading into the 2026-27 season, they will still be doing their due diligence on a potential new manager.
If things unravel quickly at Anfield and Liverpool are forced into making a decision, they won't want to panic in that situation.
If the Reds work out a future plan without Slot, even if they're planning to stick with him, they'll be prepared if they need to swing the axe in the future.
Alonso is clearly a manager who is highly rated by a lot of clubs around Europe, and Liverpool undoubtedly admire the work he has done.