Desire Doue Liverpool 'dream' as Xabi Alonso sent manager warning

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But, as I said, he's at a great club, and they're winning most of the trophies that they can."For him to leave Paris, it will be a difficult one, but he's definitely a player that I like to watch. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageA difficult season has seen Liverpool head coach Arne Slot come under heavy scrutiny, although the Dutchman retains the faith of the Anfield hierarchy.Among those linked with the role of Reds boss is Alonso, who has been out of work since being sacked by Real Madrid at the start of the year after a brief spell in charge at the Bernabeu.The Spaniard has recently been touted as a potential contender as Chelsea manager following the recent dismissal of Liam Rosenior.But Zenden - speaking to BOYLE Sports, who offer the latest Champions League betting - said: "I’d be cautious about Xabi Alonso to Chelsea, I’m not sure it’s a good idea and I think you have to take a few things in mind."First of all, he has a history with Liverpool and he’s not been a manager in England yet.

Now, I remember when I was assistant coach to Rafa Benitez when he joined Chelsea. I was there and I saw what happened to Benitez with the Chelsea fans."They never really took him on because of his history at Liverpool.

He was a manager there and not a player so it might be slightly different, but I’d be cautious."The other thing is when he was at Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso, there obviously was some criticism that he couldn't really cope with the star attitudes from certain players. And I think he was used to managing in Germany where the players are more likely to follow the manager, whereas when he was at Madrid, some just played their own game."How will that be at Chelsea if there are some bigger names on bench and not playing in Europe?