Liverpool take first step to find new manager after fans boo Arne Slot
Anfield was filled with boos after Liverpool’s draw with Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, and it seems like there’s pressure building on Arne Slot as the Reds’ manager. Fans were also unhappy earlier when Slot took Rio Ngumhoa off in the second half while Liverpool were pushing for a winning goal.
This draw brought Liverpool closer to securing a spot in next season’s Champions League—they now just need three more points from their last two games. While Slot could guide the team back to Europe’s top competition, this season hasn’t been the best under the Dutch coach.
Supporters understand that injuries to key players have caused some problems, but some have been frustrated with the team’s slow play and Slot’s tactics, raising questions about his future.
Now, reports from AS Diario say Liverpool have reached out to people connected to Real Madrid about Xabi Alonso and his time as manager there. The Reds wanted to get Real Madrid’s opinion about Alonso before deciding whether to hire him, especially since Madrid had let him go after losing the Supercopa to Barcelona.
The report suggests Liverpool’s management is unsure about Alonso and wants to clear up their doubts before thinking about replacing Slot with him. If they don’t feel hiring Alonso is the right move, they’ll probably let Slot finish his last year of contract and then decide if he should stay as the long-term manager.