Arne Slot told 'time is up' at Liverpool as Xabi Alonso decision expected

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Arne Slot has endured a dismal Liverpool season and is under serious pressure. 11:30, Wed, May 13, 2026 Updated: 11:30, Wed, May 13, 2026 Arne Slot has been told his time is up as Liverpool boss (Image: Getty)Arne Slot has been told his time as Liverpool manager should come to an end, with the Reds boss having overseen a disappointing season.

The Dutchman led Liverpool to the league title last term, but the 2025/26 season hasn’t proved nearly as profitable, with suggestions Xabi Alonso could be ushered in as a replacement.Liverpool still have some work to do to confirm a Champions League spot for next season, with Slot having been booed off the Anfield pitch following Saturday’s draw with Chelsea. I think we are looking at an inevitable departure whether it is now or a few months into the season."It had looked for some time that Alonso would be the natural heir to Slot’s reign, given the existing connection he already has with the Liverpool fans.

However, the noise coming out of the Liverpool boardroom appears to be one of doubt, with suggestions they will defy the wishes of their fans and keep Slot heading into next season.Xabi Alonso has long been linked with the Liverpool job (Image: Getty)Meanwhile, Alonso is currently being courted by Chelsea, who themselves are searching for a new manager following the sacking of Liam Rosenior. It’s suggested Alonso would be open to taking over at Stamford Bridge, but needs to make a swift decision on whether he wants the job, or would prefer to wait for a vacancy at Liverpool.Liverpool have two games of the Premier League season left and need one win from those fixtures to secure a top-five finish.