Liverpool's final decision on world-class coach replacing Arne Slot
Details behind Liverpool's final decision on a world-class coach replacing Arne Slot have now emerged.Liverpool passed on hiring Xabi Alonso this season, despite intense pressure to do so. Arne Slot h...
Liverpool's final decision on world-class coach replacing Arne Slot Details behind Liverpool's final decision on a world-class coach replacing Arne Slot have now emerged. Liverpool passed on hiring Xabi Alonso this season, despite intense pressure to do so. Arne Slot has overseen an incredibly weak campaign for the Reds, after all, and Alonso was freely available after leaving Real Madrid.
But the club said no. Alonso will now join Chelsea as their 'manager' - a notable change in ideas from 'head coach'. Now, Liverpool were never going to make Alonso a manager.
They moved onto the head coach model in 2024 with Slot's hiring and believe that's the correct path moving forward. Anfield Watch exclusively revealed this stance would end the chances of Alonso taking over . However, it's not the only reason.
Arguably, a bigger reason has emerged and that's the apparent belief at Liverpool that Slot remains a better fit. The Athletic reports that stance from the club. It's said that Liverpool still back their head coach as a better option than Alonso, mainly because his 'style and formation' are both a better fit for this squad.