Not Alonso: Danny Murphy names one ‘outstanding candidate’ to succeed Arne Slot at Liverpool
Not Alonso: Danny Murphy names one ‘outstanding candidate’ to succeed Arne Slot at Liverpool Danny Murphy has named the ‘outstanding candidate’ he’d like to see as the next Liverpool head coach – and it isn’t Xabi Alonso. The Spaniard has been continually cited as a leading contender to replace Arne Slot in the Anfield dugout, with the incumbent boss subjected to intense scrutiny over his position in recent months amid a hugely underwhelming second season at the helm. However, The Athletic ‘s David Ornstein reported earlier this month that the former Real Madrid coach isn’t in FSG’s thinking at present, with the hierarchy prepared to keep faith with the Dutchman for the time being.
DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY Murphy names Luis Enrique as ‘outstanding candidate’ for LFC If that stance were to change and Liverpool part ways with Slot, Murphy would like to see Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique being handed the reins at Anfield. Speaking to Betarades.
gr (via Liverpool Echo ), the former Reds midfielder proclaimed: “For me, there is one outstanding candidate – Luis Enrique. Could Liverpool maybe tempt him, especially if he wins the Champions League again? Maybe he would feel like he needs a new challenge.
“He is a phenomenal coach and when you watch PSG play, you kind of feel that is how I want my team to play. ” On Alonso, Murphy said: “Xabi Alonso is an outstanding new manager and he has that connection with the Liverpool fans, which always helps from an emotional point of view. There has been a lot of talk recently about the manager’s connection with the fans – or maybe lack of connection.
“The only thing with Xabi Alonso is that he primarily is a possession based manager, just like Arne Slot to a degree. I think Liverpool fans, at least from what we know, want a more risky, high energy and all-in type of football, but he is a super young coach, so it wouldn’t surprise me if we see him as a Liverpool manager at some point. ” Want more Empire of the Kop coverage?