Liverpool faces Xabi Alonso dilemma as Chelsea's shortlist emerges
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesXabi AlonsoChelsea are reportedly weighing up Xabi Alonso, Marco Silva, and Andoni Iraola as potential next manager candidates following the sacking of Liam RoseniorXabi Alonso is reportedly on Chelsea's shortlist (Image: FADEL SENNA, AFP via Getty Images)Chelsea are set to run the rule over both Xabi Alonso and Marco Silva after approaching Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola in their hunt for a new manager.The Blues dismissed Liam Rosenior last week following five successive Premier League defeats, leaving their Champions League aspirations in ruins. It came to light on Monday that Chelsea has reached out to Iraola, 43, who has already confirmed his departure from Bournemouth when his contract expires in June.READ MORE: Caoimhin Kelleher opens up on Diogo Jota grief after death of ex-Liverpool teammateREAD MORE: Giovanni van Bronckhorst stance on Liverpool exit as Arne Slot coach targeted for roleHowever, the Spaniard is not the sole managerial candidate under consideration, according to The Telegraph.Fulham chief Silva, who — like Iraola — is out of contract this summer, is also due to be approached.As is Alonso, who was relieved of his duties at Real Madrid in January after a mere seven months at the helm, with the former Liverpool midfielder sharing the same representation as fellow Spaniard Iraola.His inclusion on Chelsea's shortlist could give Liverpool bosses a headache, with Alonso being frequently mentioned in recent weeks among candidates to replace Arne Slot at Anfield in case the Reds bosses decide to part ways with the Dutchman.Marco Silva (L) and Andoni Iraola (R) are reportedly Chelsea's two other targets(Image: GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)Those three are not the only managers on Chelsea's radar, however, with several other unnamed candidates also under consideration.Their panel of five sporting directors will lead the search for the club's sixth permanent manager since Chelsea was taken over by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital's consortium in 2022.The Blues have a week before their next fixture, when they host relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest next Monday afternoon.While Alonso and Iraola are both currently available, Silva's future at Fulham remains unresolved.READ MORE: Steven Gerrard offered 'enticing' project to replace former Liverpool bossREAD MORE: Liverpool summer signing 'driving standards' after rare opportunity under Arne SlotWhen pressed last week on whether there had been any developments regarding his future, the Portuguese responded curtly: "No.
Why is it different this week? It is not at all."It is the same and the same answer that I said to you already last week, it is the same.
I will not make, every single week, comments about [my future]."When something comes new, we are going to tell from ourselves, myself and the club. Everything what I need, or the club needs to do with me is going to be between me and the club."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Xabi AlonsoChelsea FCLiverpool FC