All is not lost, though. Despite being approached by AC Milan earlier this week, Andoni Iraola is still available - and that's reportedly because the Spaniard got wind of the potential vacancy at Anfield.
Iraola being linked with Liverpool is, of course, unsurprising, given he was brought to Bournemouth by Hughes - and went on to do an incredible job at the Vitality Stadium that culminated in the club qualifying for Europe for the first time ever by finishing sixth in this season's Premier League - despite losing almost his entire defence last summer.
Iraola is obviously not Alonso. He doesn't have anything like the same connection with Liverpool or its fans. However, he is an outstanding, Premier League-proven coach, one renowned for getting the most out of the resources at his disposal - while simultaneously managing to get his team playing attractive, attacking football.
In that sense, Iraola would be welcomed with open arms by fanbase who just want to enjoy watching their team again; to have something to get excited about after one dour and demoralising display after another under Slot.
Liverpool supporters were left dangerously disillusioned by puzzling inactivity and dreadful decision-making on and off the field last season. The owners erred badly by waiting so long to sack Slot. It's now imperative that they bring in Iraola as quickly as possible to at least go some way towards mending the strained - if not broken - relationship between those that support the club and those that run it.