Another former Liverpool player could now replace Xabi Alonso if he's sacked by Real Madrid
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“We believe in his knowledge, we believe in his style of play and that he is capable of helping us turning around this situation.”Alisson on if Liverpool players are still behind Arne SlotPhoto by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images 👇 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis.
Xabi Alonso is one of them who has done just that and been very successful, with his time at Bayer Leverkusen earning him the Real Madrid job.However, six months on, he is under a little bit of pressure, with another loss likely to cost him his job.By the sounds of things, they already have his potential replacement lined up and it is another former Liverpool star again, with this potentially causing a domino effect.Alvaro Arbeloa ‘highly regarded’ for the Real Madrid jobManaging Madrid really is the toughest job in the world, with expectations so high that most get very little time to turn things around if they start to go wrong.This appears to be the case with Alonso as well, with his side four points off the top of La Liga while a few players are said to be unhappy with his managing style. Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty ImagesIt is being reported that he will be sacked if Madrid lose to Man City on Wednesday, and according to journalist Mario Cortegana of The Athletic, Alvaro Arbeloa is one of those in contention to replace him.Arbeloa is currently in charge of Madrid’s reserve team in the Spanish third division, although he is ‘highly regarded’ at the club and could be their next manager.The former full-back was teammates with Alonso at Liverpool, Madrid and at national team level, with the Spaniard at Anfield between 2007 and 2009.Now, he could be coming for his friend’s job, although this could play into the hands of Liverpool quite nicely.Arne Slot might have just two games to prove himselfWith Alonso potentially being sacked on Wednesday depending on the result, Arne Slot sort of has to win against Inter Milan the day before.
Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say If not and Liverpool put in another poor performance, or even get thrashed, then he too could be sacked, with this aligning perfectly with appointing Alonso. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox