Liverpool didn’t get in contact with Xabi Alonso because they believe Arne Slot is still a better manager for them

Liverpool didn’t get in contact with Xabi Alonso because they believe Arne Slot is still a better manager for them

Liverpool have not got in contact with Xabi Alonso despite some Reds fans hoping he takes over the Anfield club, according to the Independent journalist Miguel Delaney. He made the claim in his ‘Inside Football’ weekly newsletter on Friday, saying Liverpool believe Arne Slot is still a better manager for them due to data and other evidence. However, supporters of the Merseyside club will disagree following an underwhelming campaign under the 47-year-old Dutchman.

Liverpool suffered a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Aston Villa last night – their 12th Premier League loss of 2025-26. They have conceded 52 goals in 37 league games, their highest total ever in a 38-game Premier League campaign. The Reds dropped to fifth in the table as a result of the defeat on Friday night and may need to avoid a loss against Brentford at Anfield next Sunday to qualify for next season’s Champions League. Bournemouth would pip them to fifth place if they win their remaining games against Manchester City and Nottingham Forest and Liverpool lose to the Bees.