Gary Lineker 'wouldn't be surprised' if Liverpool brought in Arne Slot replacement
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Liverpool has struggled for consistency this season and lost once again over the weekend against Manchester United, with Arne Slot under pressure to find solutionsGary Lineker has given his thoughts(Image: Getty Images)Gary Lineker says he would be tempted to replace Arne Slot with Xabi Alonso if the decision was up to him, even though Liverpool is set to qualify for the Champions League.Losing 3-2 against Manchester United at the weekend, the narrative around the Reds has started to turn again, despite recent victories over Fulham, Everton and Crystal Palace. Those successive wins, at the same time as Chelsea going on a losing streak that saw Liam Rosenior lose his job, have ensured that a place in the top five is almost secured.However, while the expectation seems to be that Slot will be the man at the helm next season after winning the Premier League title only 12 months ago, Lineker thinks a change should be considered.READ MORE: Arne Slot error proves costly as Liverpool and Man Utd reality clear - 5 talking pointsREAD MORE: Jamie Carragher reveals long-term Liverpool 'worry' as he calls for summer transfer action"Would Slot be there next season?" Lineker asked Alan Shearer and Micah Richards on the latest episode of The Rest is Football podcast."11 defeats in the Premier League, still in the Champions League positions.
I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw Xabi Alonso there next season... What you normally associate Liverpool with is being aggressive, hard to beat, work rate — especially under Jurgen Klopp — and they're none of those things."I'd like the manager to get a chance to turn those things around."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.
"I think so," he added."I think in terms of what he did last season and winning the league, manager of the season. If it were my choice, I would have him as manager, yeah."Liverpool.com says: Slot deserves the chance to turn things around.