Liverpool latest: Xabi Alonso warning issued as Arne Slot told Mo Salah is correct
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The latest Liverpool news sees the Reds given a warning over Xabi Alonso's future while Mohamed Salah has been supported by a former starArne Slot may currently retain the support of Liverpool's hierarchy, but reports that Xabi Alonso could be heading to Chelsea have frustrated sections of the club's fanbase. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageREAD MORE: Liverpool told transfer choice between Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones is an obvious oneREAD MORE: Liverpool striker switches allegiance as contract uncertainty continuesLiverpool legend Alonso has long featured on many supporters' shortlist should the club pursue a new manager, and today's developments have seen a club icon caution the Reds about the danger of losing the Spaniard to their rivals.
But he has to do what's best for him right now, and I think there will be Liverpool supporters right now looking at that situation thinking, 'That's the one we want.'"Appearing on Monday Night Football, the former Liverpool defender also suggested Alonso would pick his former club ahead of Chelsea, were that choice to present itself.Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreSky has upgraded its Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle to now include HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu, as well as 135 channels and full Sky coverage of the Premier League and EFL.Sky broadcasts more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more with at least 215 live from the top flight alongside Formula 1, darts and golf."I think he would love to manage Liverpool one day, I'm sure he would, but Chelsea is one of the biggest clubs in European football right now," he said."There will be a feeling from a lot of Liverpool supporters that Xabi Alonso's there and, if we want him, I think he would come to us because there is history with the club, but it looks like the club have made their decision on Slot."What tells you they've made their decision on Slot is that there's talks between Xabi Alonso and Chelsea.
If there was an inkling that Liverpool were interested in him or that they were gonna change the manager, I think he would go to Liverpool."Mo Salah backed by Joe ColeFormer Liverpool player Joe Cole believes Salah was justified in demanding that standards must be maintained at Anfield following his departure from the club this summer. They need to start next season by drilling down on the culture and getting back to what Liverpool are as a club."Salah stressed that Liverpool would require individuals capable of upholding the club's exacting standards once he moves on, telling Sky Sports: "I just want to have that standard at the club because it is very, very important for people to keep winning things.