Jamie Redknapp says there is 'elephant in the room' over Arne Slot future at Liverpool

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Jamie Redknapp admits he can see the attraction with Xabi Alonso and Liverpool fans as Arne Slot's position at Liverpool comes under pressureJamie Redknapp has labelled Xabi Alonso a "massive elephant in the room"(Image: GETTY)Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp believes it will be hard for FSG to ignore the "massive elephant in the room" with Xabi Alonso as Arne Slot continues to come under scrutiny this season.Liverpool's 4-2 defeat at Villa Park on Friday night piled further pressure on Slot and the Liverpool owners. Redknapp understands the attraction fans have towards Alonso, but remains undecided on whether Slot deserves another year.He said on Sky Sports: "What I'm seeing this year is what I expected to happen last year.

I thought Liverpool would have a difficult time after losing Jurgen Klopp, because he was such a talismanic manager and influential on everything.Arne Slot has one game remaining to qualify for the Champions League(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)"But it didn't happen. Because when you've won the league the year before and you get rid of the manager the year after, that doesn't sit too well with me."Obviously the massive elephant in the room is Xabi Alonso.

I can see the attraction.Xabi Alonso has been linked with Liverpool and Chelsea(Image: FADEL SENNA, AFP via Getty Images)"But there's a part of me that thinks Slot deserves another year because of winning the Premier League title. Ekitike is a while off, they need a new right-back and they need more energy in the team."But I feel uncomfortable getting rid of a manager after getting Champions League."FSG may decide to give Slot some leeway due to injuries having a big effect on the team, with players like Alexander Isak suffering a challenging start to the season and Hugo Ekitike now ruled out until next season.If the Liverpool owners are to change their minds, they may need to act quickly, as Chelsea are reportedly close to naming Alonso as their new manager.