Being FSG: Liverpool agree Xabi Alonso return as the odds catch up with Arne Slot…

Being FSG: Liverpool agree to Xabi Alonso’s return as the odds align with Arne Slot’s potential departure

Xabi Alonso is currently the leading candidate to succeed Arne Slot as Liverpool’s manager if the Dutchman is dismissed this summer.

The former Real Madrid coach is on a hiatus from management following his exit from the Bernabeu.

Nevertheless, the betting odds position the ex-Red as the prime contender to take over the Anfield managerial role, surpassing names like Julian Nagelsmann and Luis Enrique.

Xabi Alonso is eager to return to coaching amidst Liverpool’s interest

If a report from Graeme Bailey at TEAMtalk is to be believed, it seems that Alonso is gearing up to re-enter management for the 2026/27 season.

This would undoubtedly place the Spaniard at the forefront of Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards’ considerations, should Liverpool decide to make significant changes regarding Slot’s future.

The potential successor is reportedly viewed as a ‘top option’, with the current manager facing mounting pressure due to Liverpool’s poor domestic performance.

Perhaps the most concerning aspect for Arne Slot is the historical reports indicating that Xabi Alonso was Michael Edwards’ favored choice before the current manager was appointed.

While there has been some contention regarding that assertion, it is evident that Liverpool holds a strong admiration for their former midfielder.

Arne Slot is rapidly running out of time at Anfield

Another loss to Brighton over the weekend marked Liverpool’s 10th defeat of the season – an undesirable milestone for a team that should have been more competitive in the Premier League title race.

The outlook does not appear promising, with the club securing only 10 points from a possible 18 in their last six league matches. This is hardly the form expected from a serious top-four contender.

Consequently, it is not surprising that Xabi Alonso’s odds of becoming Liverpool’s permanent manager continue to remain attractively high, according to Oddschecker.

Potential Candidates for Liverpool’s Next Head Coach

Xabi Alonso 6/4

Julian Nagelsmann 11/1

Luis Enrique 12/1

Jurgen Klopp 12/1

While we still hope for the Dutchman to thrive at L4, our patience has reached a critical point.

It is imperative that we secure Champions League qualification by any means necessary. However, it is difficult to envision a scenario where Slot retains his position without either winning the Champions League or demonstrating a marked improvement in Premier League performance.

At this moment, neither of these outcomes seems particularly probable. To be frank, it appears that the odds are beginning to align against our Premier League-winning manager.