'Former Liverpool star will definitely become manager and it's not Xabi Alonso'
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCXabi Alonso has been linked with taking over from Arne Slot as Liverpool's manager, but another former Reds hero has now been tipped to take over in the Anfield hot seatXabi Alonso has been linked with replacing Arne Slot at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)A former Liverpool favorite has been tipped to become the club’s manager — but it’s not Xabi Alonso.Arne Slot has faced a number of questions over his position amid what has been a disappointing campaign following last year’s Premier League title triumph.The Reds are certain to finish the season without a trophy, and are yet to secure a place in next season’s Champions League, although they are well placed to do just that in their final five fixtures following Sunday’s win in the Merseyside derby over Everton, which has helped to ease some of the pressure on Slot.READ MORE: Dominik Szoboszlai makes contract stance clear as Liverpool ace agrees with Arne SlotREAD MORE: Virgil van Dijk leaves Mohamed Salah emotional with Liverpool tribute after Everton winNevertheless, speculation still surrounds a possible return to Anfield for former midfielder Alonso, who is without a job after being fired by Real Madrid at the start of the year.Another ex-Red has been named as a future manager of the club, though, with Fernando Torres emerging as a surprise candidate.The former striker is currently the head coach of Atletico Madrid’s B team, which sits third in Group B of the Primera Federacion — Spain’s third tier — having begun his coaching career back in 2019.His former Spain teammate Fernando Llorente, though, is certain Torres will end up back at Anfield.Fernando Torres has been tipped to manage Liverpool one day(Image: Getty Images)“Fernando Torres as Liverpool manager one day? Definitely,” Llorente told Hajper.“He's taken a different path to Cesc Fabregas; he has been patient and has preferred to start little by little with the youth team, gaining experience.“I think Fernando will become a great coach because he had an incredible career, knows a lot about football and has surely been preparing for the right moment to make the jump.”Despite the speculation surrounding Slot, Liverpool is thought to still be backing the Dutchman, with the Reds now on course to qualify for next season’s Champions League.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
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