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Liverpool are looking at replacements for Arne Slot
Arne Slot’s second season at Anfield is limping to a trophy-less finish. With Champions League qualification still up in the air heading into the final three games, the talk of who might replace him has shifted from whispers to a full-blown debate. Liverpool may have clinched the Premier League title in Slot’s debut year, but a string of underwhelming signings and a slide to eighth in the table have left his position looking increasingly tenable. If the club decide to move on, three names feel like the obvious frontrunners.
1. Xabi Alonso
The former Liverpool midfielder is currently a free agent and remains the bookies’ favourite to take the hot seat. His time at Real Madrid ended abruptly on January 12, 2026, following a fallout with heavyweights like Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé. However, most see that dressing-room drama as a reflection of the players’ egos rather than Alonso’s coaching.
Having spent five years at Anfield and played a massive role in the 2005 Champions League win, he understands the club’s DNA better than anyone. That emotional connection, paired with his tactical mind, makes him the standout choice for many.
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2. Andoni Iraola
Iraola is set to leave Bournemouth this summer when his deal runs out, having done a remarkable job despite losing key men like Kerkez, Huijsen, Semenyo, and Zabarnyi. There is already a strong link here; Liverpool’s Sporting Director Richard Hughes was the man who brought him to Bournemouth in the first place. His brand of high-energy, aggressive football feels like a perfect option for the Anfield crowd.
3. Francesco Farioli
Farioli would be the left-field pick, much like Slot was when he arrived from outside Europe’s top five leagues. The young Italian is known for being a tactical innovator and wouldn’t break the bank in terms of wage demands. He represents the kind of fresh, sharp perspective this squad looks like it desperately needs.
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As the Slot era enters what looks like its final chapter, Liverpool find themselves in a thinking situation. Whether they go for a club legend or a tactical disruptor, the upcoming summer will likely define the club’s trajectory for years to come.
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