Arne Slot made 'one very big mistake' as Xabi Alonso Liverpool move criticised
Chelsea want Xabi Alonso as manager before the World Cup, while Liverpool supporters are growing restless after a title defense that has fallen short.
- Xabi Alonso remains the front-runner for the Chelsea manager role, but the Spaniard is delaying his decision while waiting to see if Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is dismissed.
- Arne Slot faces intense scrutiny at Anfield following a disappointing season, as supporters have called for his departure despite Fenway Sports Group retaining faith in the head coach.
- Former Netherlands international Wesley Sneijder claimed Alonso was "already directly flirting with Liverpool" while Slot remains in charge, and criticized the club for selling Luis Diaz in a £65.5 million deal.
- Chelsea officials want a new manager appointed before the World Cup, but the club is considering Fulham manager Marco Silva and Bournemouth's soon-to-be free agent Andoni Iraola as alternatives.
- Accepting the Chelsea position would diminish Alonso's suitability for a future Liverpool post, as the club remains in what many view as a 'dysfunctional phase' under its current ownership model.
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Xabi Alonso stalls on Chelsea job in case Liverpool sack Slot
Chelsea want Xabi Alonso as their next manager but the Spaniard is yet to make a decision in case his preferred destination becomes available. It is widely understood that Arne Slot will remain as Liverpool head coach next season, but sources close to Alonso say the former Reds midfielder wants to wait and see if that situation changes. As The i Paper reported on Tuesday, Alonso is the front-runner for the Chelsea job. “The job is his if he want…
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Chelsea in talks to appoint Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent weeks, and Chelsea are interested in him.They are looking to bring in a quality replacement for Liam Rosenior, and the Spanish manager could be an interesting option. He has shown his quality in Germany with Bayer Leverkusen, helping them win the league title.He was shown the door by Real Madrid earlier this season, but he did a reasonably good job with them. There is no dou…
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