Former Chelsea star makes claim over Arne Slot sacking by Liverpool - 'Gives an indication'

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SportFootballLiverpool FCXabi Alonso was appointed Chelsea boss less than two weeks before Arne Slot was sacked as Liverpool's head coachLiverpool's decision to avoid a move for Xabi Alonso indicates that the call to sack Arne Slot "has been done last minute". That's according to former Chelsea star Marcel Desailly.Xabi Alonso was first linked with a move to Merseyside in 2024 when Liverpool were searching for a Jurgen Klopp replacement.

However, the 2005 Champions League winner publicly stated his intention to stay with Bayer Leverkusen, whom he was about to lead to an unbeaten Bundesliga title.The Spaniard was once more spoken about as a potential Reds boss earlier this year after being sacked as Real Madrid coach at a time when Slot was struggling to arrest the slump that eventually led to his dismissal at Anfield.Slot was relieved of his duties on May 30, which was less than a fortnight after Chelsea officially confirmed Alonso as their next manager.The fact that Liverpool did not make a play for their jobless former player at the time means the plan to sack Slot was a late call, according to France legend Desailly.He said: "[Sacking Slot after Alonso had already gone to Chelsea] gives us an indication that this has been done last minute."They won the league after Klopp with a similar dynamic and system. His tactical setup was not good."Desailly, who the 1998 World Cup with France, added to Betway: "Luckily for Chelsea I really believe that Alonso is the correct coach for them."He is a young manager and has only coached at the top level for a few years, so he has the time.

Chelsea will probably give him the tools to get to the next level."But both Liverpool and Chelsea are in the same condition, even though Liverpool have more experienced players, they also have a new coach (Andoni Iraola). So, there is a big task at Liverpool as well."The Reds travel to the United States next month for their pre-season tour, where they will meet Sunderland, Wrexham and Leeds United.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!