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Gary Lineker would not be surprised if Liverpool brought in Xabi Alonso for next season
TL;DR
Gary Lineker believes Liverpool may consider hiring Xabi Alonso for next season. This comes after Liverpool's recent defeat, which jeopardizes their Champions League qualification hopes.
Key points
- Gary Lineker comments on Liverpool's managerial situation
- Liverpool suffered their 11th Premier League loss this season
- The team needs four more points to qualify for the Champions League
- Xabi Alonso is mentioned as a potential replacement for Arne Slot
- Liverpool's remaining fixtures include Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Brentford
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Gary Lineker would not be surprised if Liverpool brought in Xabi Alonso for next season
A 3-2 defeat to Manchester United yesterday condemned Liverpool to their 11th Premier League loss of 2025-26. Liverpool manager Arne Slot watched on helplessly as the Reds missed out on an opportunity to boost their chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions League. The Anfield club need four more points to guarantee a place in the elite European competition next term, and they could get over the line despite facing Chelsea, Aston Villa and Brentford in their remaining fixtures.
Slot is expected to keep his job heading into next season, especially if Liverpool finish in the top-five, but Gary Lineker has admitted that he would not be surprised if the Merseyside club brought in Xabi Alonso as his replacement.
“Would Slot be there next season?” Lineker asked Alan Shearer and Micah Richards on the latest episode of The Rest is Football podcast.
“11 defeats in the Premier League, still in the Champions League positions. I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw Xabi Alonso there next season,
Q&A
Why does Gary Lineker think Liverpool might hire Xabi Alonso?
Gary Lineker speculates that Xabi Alonso could be a candidate for Liverpool's managerial position due to the team's struggles this season.
What are Liverpool's chances of qualifying for the Champions League next season?
Liverpool needs to secure four more points in their remaining matches to guarantee a spot in the Champions League for next season.
Who is currently managing Liverpool and what is his future?
Arne Slot is the current manager of Liverpool, and he is expected to retain his position if the team finishes in the top five.
