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By Piyush Wankhede
Posted on May 15, 2026 12:00 am | Updated on May 14, 2026 11:14 pm
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Future of Arne Slot at Liverpool seems uncertain due to poor results. As a result, the names of Xabi Alonso, Andoni Iraola and Luis Enrique emerge as potential replacement for the Reds.
Xabi Alonso
As per The Mirror, Xabi Alonso is becoming an interesting choice as a replacement for Arne Slot. Alonso has deep connection with the club and its fans at Anfield. His excellent performance as a Manager at Bayer Leverkusen earned him praise. This prompted Real Madrid to offer him a job as a Manager. At present he is available as a free agent in the market.
This makes it a simple deal for Liverpool to pursue. Alonso is known for his 3-4-2-1 and 4-3-3 formations that he usually uses. His tactics include quick counter moves from the central area of the field and build up from the back with a planned structure. Talks arise on social media over his suitability in the Premier League. People feel that his relationship with the club and tactical system makes him the perfect candidate for this job at Liverpool.
Alonso’s overall stats as a Manager as per Transfermarkt:
Club Matches Wins Draws Losses Pointsper 90 mins
Real Madrid 34 24 4 6 2.24
Bayer Leverkusen 140 89 32 19 2.14
Real Sociedad 98 40 23 35 1.46
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Andoni Iraola
Andoni Iraola is doing a fantastic job as the Manager of Bournemouth. His attacking tactics are the reason for the top performance of the Cherries this season. He uses 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3 formations in his system. This opens up the play and stretches the back line of oppositions, causing them to break. His team usually builds from the back, with full backs moving forward and making crosses into the box. This creates chances for the striker to score and influence the result of games.
This places him among the top candidates for the Liverpool job. Talks arise on social media about the impact he can have at Anfield. While talking to The Mirror, Tony Cascarino says, “He’s [Iraola] probably been offered something that’s better…you get the vultures hanging over you and take you away to the bigger clubs. I’m sure he knows where he’s going.”
The Reds are known for their intense press under Jurgen Klopp. People feel that Andoni Iraola can have the same impact as Klopp.
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Luis Enrique
Another candidate that Liverpool like is Luis Enrique. He is doing an extraordinary job at Paris Saint Germain. This has caused them to reach two UEFA Champions League finals back to back. Last season, they won the UCL final 5-0 against a team like Inter Milan. This season, after an intense semi-final against Bayern, they are set to face Arsenal. Enrique hopes to deliver another masterclass in the clash against Mikel Arteta’s team.
Luis Enrique is on the road to become one of the most successful Managers of this generation. He usually has a very fluid system of play. His attacking players always change their positions. This causes the opponents to break their lines as it is very hard to track them. This modern style of football is a joy to watch for the viewers.
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Paris Saint Germain are happy and will want him to stay for a long time. Enrique also feels great at Paris and it will be hard to convince him to join some other club. The Reds keep watching his situation closely and will jump in if any situation arises.
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Piyush Wankhede
Piyush Wankhede is a Junior Football Writer at Six Sports, contributing articles focused on football news, match developments, and player performances. As an emerging voice in football journalism, he provides clear and engaging coverage that helps readers stay updated on key events and stories in the sport. Through his work at Six Sports, Piyush delivers concise match reports, player analyses, and feature pieces that highlight trends and narratives shaping modern football. His writing combines attention to detail with accessibility, making it easy for readers to follow football developments.
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