Xabi Alonso’s camp has sealed Arne Slot’s sack fate as Real Madrid truth is inescapable – opinion
Xabi Alonso’s camp has sealed Arne Slot’s sack fate as Real Madrid truth is inescapable – opinion Xabi Alonso’s camp is reportedly keen to put a positive spin on the Spaniard’s time as Real Madrid head coach, reports Graeme Bailey. This comes amid ongoing links to his former club Liverpool (as a player), with Arne Slot facing increased scrutiny. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE!
ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY The Merseysiders exited the FA Cup with a whimper, suffering a 4-0 defeat to rivals Manchester City at the Etihad. It’s a result that will only see the pressure ramp up on the club’s Dutch manager a day out from the quarter-final clash with PSG. Xabi Alonso and Liverpool are mutually interested To give credit where credit is due, Alonso’s record in Madrid was far from appalling.
“Despite the abrupt exit, Alonso’s camp have been keen to stress the strength of his record at the Santiago Bernabeu, leaving with a win rate exceeding 70%, a figure that places him among elite managerial company,” Bailey reported for TEAMtalk . “Now, attention is turning firmly towards what comes next, and a return to Anfield is emerging as a genuine possibility. “Alonso is being strongly linked with Liverpool as pressure continues to mount on current boss Slot.
While we understand that no direct talks have taken place at this stage, there is a clear sense of mutual interest between the two parties. ” Indeed, an average of 2. 25 points per game (across all competitions) should be considered remarkable, given the turmoil within the club.
Want more Empire of the Kop coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trust On that note, you can understand why a club of Liverpool’s pedigree will be poring over the numbers with some interest. Especially with it seeming like Slot’s time at Anfield is reaching an inevitable conclusion .