Liverpool make reference checks on manager who 'would love to manage Liverpool'

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Liverpool have reportedly made calls to Real Madrid to discuss Xabi Alonso amid the Reds’ ongoing uncertainty over the future of Arne Slot. AS reports that Liverpool have reached out to Real Madrid for their assessment of Xabi Alonso after they parted ways with the Spanish coach in January 2026.

The Spanish outlet writes: “One of those calls (there have been several) made from Anfield was to Valdebebas to inquire about the work done by Xabi Alonso. It’s like a kind of letter of recommendation from the business world.” The likes of David Ornstein, Paul Joyce and Fabrizio Romano have reported over and over that Liverpool have no intentions of letting Slot leave even if Xabi Alonso appears to be a match made in heaven. [?] BREAKING: "My information is that Xabi Alonso is not under consideration at Liverpool at all and that Liverpool fully intend to go into next season with Arne Slot as their head coach." [@David_Ornstein on NBC] pic.twitter.com/3xiwfTeVft — Anfield Sector (@AnfieldSector) May 11, 2026 Jamie Carragher says Xabi Alonso would ‘love to manage Liverpool one day’ If Ornstein and co. are correct and Liverpool will keep faith in Slot, then it would appear as though Alonso will have to wait a while longer for his chance to return to Anfield.

Carragher continued: “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.