After a damaging 10th league defeat against Brighton, Reports claim Liverpool will close Arne Slot's tenure. After the news of Mohammed Salah’s departure, this one could be comparatively expected news.

Cause for Change? - The Reports

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Since the season started to deteriorate, Slot has always been under high scrutiny. A shameful defeat to Brighton on 21st March compiled pressure further. However, Liverpool is not letting the Dutchman go before the summer, as the UCL is very much alive. It appears as the club's stance is making quick managerial changes will do more harm to the team.

Taking charge after Jurgen Klopp is not that easy. However, in Slot’s first season, he managed to win games and the Premier League in 2024/2025. The Klopp lineup is almost gone, with fresh talent like Milos Kerkez, Florian Wirtz, Rio Ngumoha and others shaping up the game. Apart from that, several injuries, absence and key players underperforming, it becomes troublesome at a point. Slot has found it difficult to manage it altogether after a post-championship hangover and adapting to the new manager’s philosophy under him.

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However, Xabi Alonso is expected to arrive in the summer. Michael Edwards has kept the line open ever since talks were held to replace Jurgen Klopp before the Spaniard chose Real Madrid. Even during the successful 2024/25 season under Slot, who had taken over from Jürgen Klopp. Alonso’s agent, Iñaki Ibáñez recently confirmed concrete enquiries. 

The former Real Madrid manager reportedly presented some conditions on the table after a controversial rough patch with Real Madrid. Especially, his clear influence on squad planning, he is unlikely to compromise there. As per BLID, Alonso is considering a summer transition and eyeing long-term plans for the squad. 

Reliable Refusals 

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