Liverpool fans decide if they would prefer Xabi Alonso or Andoni Iraola as manager next season
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Liverpool supporters are even more determined than ever in their stance that Arne Slot should not be in charge next season following Saturday’s draw with Chelsea.The Reds turned in another poor performance at Anfield, and with one home game left, have won only 10 of 18 fixtures in front of their own fans.Change is the order of the day, and though it remains to be seen whether the Liverpool owners listen to disgruntled supporters and fire Slot, in Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola, they would have two top, available candidates ready to come in. Rate Arne Slot’s second season as Liverpool head coach Can anyone make a serious argument for higher than a C? 😶 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Carl Recine After Iraola underlined his credentials with a 16th Premier League game unbeaten on Saturday, Rousing The Kop asked the question of which Basque manager should be in charge of Liverpool next season, with fans on social media delivering some intriguing results.Liverpool fans still want AlonsoIt has been a fascinating recent quirk that there are so many top Basque managers around, and if Slot does get the boot this summer, you’d fancy FSG would have a straight choice between these two.For RTK readers, though, there is less of a question.
In the eyes of the majority, Alonso is still the man for the long-term at Anfield.Collating responses from across X and Facebook, votes in favour of the former Liverpool man returning outnumbered those hoping for Iraola’s arrival by three to one.READ MORE: Liverpool reportedly have ‘doubts’ about Xabi Alonso taking over at Anfield, but what are they?Photo by Alberto Gardin/NurPhoto via Getty Images“Xabi Alonso spent his career working with the best managers, at the best clubs with the best players,” one fan said. It’s an easy choice to anyone with common sense.”“Iraola is a great manager but for me it has to be Alonso who knows what Liverpool FC means and a legend at the club who loves the city and will connect the fans once again,” someone else weighed in.“Alonso with Gerrard,” another fan wishes, with another adding: “One of our own Alonso for sure.”While this may be a straightforward choice for those thinking with their hearts, there is an obvious appeal to hiring Iraola, something plenty of supporters were keen to point out to RTK.“Iraola.
Is Andoni Iraola the right man to replace Arne Slot this summer? 🤔 Credit: Robin Jones/AFC Bournemouth/Getty Images “They are both my favourites but Andoni Iraola tops Alonso for me… his football is so exciting,” agreed another.“My heart says Xabi but my brain says Andoni,” added someone else. “Premiership proven, imagine what he could do.”Support also arrived to a lesser extent for coaches such as Sebastian Hoeness, Luis Enrique, Unai Emery, and even a return for Jurgen Klopp.Though all would make for top-level appointments for the Reds, it feels like if there is to be a new manager next season, it will be either Alonso or Iraola.