Fantastic news for all Liverpool fans as Xabi Alonso’s camp has sealed Arne Slot’s sack fate…

Xabi Alonso’s camp has determined the fate of Arne Slot’s dismissal, as the reality for Real Madrid is unavoidable –

Reports from Graeme Bailey indicate that Xabi Alonso’s camp is eager to highlight the positive aspects of his tenure as head coach of Real Madrid.

This development comes amidst persistent connections to his previous club, Liverpool (during his playing days), while Arne Slot is under intensified scrutiny.

The Merseyside team suffered a disappointing exit from the FA Cup, losing 4-0 to their rivals, Manchester City, at the Etihad Stadium.

This outcome will only increase the pressure on the Dutch manager of the club, just one day before the quarter-final match against PSG.

There is mutual interest between Xabi Alonso and Liverpool.

To acknowledge the facts, Alonso’s performance in Madrid was not poor.

“Despite the sudden departure, Alonso’s camp has been eager to emphasize the strength of his record at the Santiago Bernabeu, where he left with a win rate exceeding 70%, a statistic that places him among the elite in management,” Bailey reported for TEAMtalk.

“Currently, the focus is shifting towards what lies ahead, with a return to Anfield becoming a real possibility.

“Alonso is being heavily linked with Liverpool as pressure mounts on the current manager, Slot. While we are aware that no direct discussions have occurred at this point, there is a palpable sense of mutual interest between both parties.”

Indeed, an average of 2.25 points per game (across all competitions) is quite impressive, especially considering the chaos within the club.

Xabi Alonso’s record at Real Madrid (2025/26) Xabi Alonso’s record at Bayer Leverkusen (all-time)

20 wins 89 wins

3 draws 32 draws

5 defeats 19 defeats

2.25 points per game 2.14 points per game

With that in mind, it is understandable why a club of Liverpool’s stature would be examining the statistics with keen interest, particularly as it appears Slot’s tenure at Anfield is nearing an unavoidable end.

Alonso’s experience at Real Madrid should not be held against him.

Many will contend that Xabi Alonso’s perceived “failure” to secure his position at Real Madrid should be held against him.

However, it is widely recognized that the role at Madrid encompasses far more than merely being an exceptional coach. It requires the ability to manage various personalities and navigate a club president who will invariably yield to player influence.

While Liverpool is equally significant and the pressure there is not negligible, we can confidently assert that the 44-year-old will receive the necessary time and resources to fulfill his responsibilities.

This is a setting that will not be working against him from the outset. Therefore, we believe that a return to Liverpool would genuinely serve Alonso’s best interests.

Moreover, to have arguably achieved success in the Spanish capital – despite a squad that was not fully supportive – is quite an accomplishment. In contrast, Slot’s current challenges in L4 highlight a stark difference from the former Feyenoord manager’s experience.