Liverpool 'make Xabi Alonso contact' as chiefs reverse decision on Arne Slot

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Despite winning the Premier League last season, sections of the Liverpool fanbase have lost patience with the Dutchman and want to see Alonso ushered in as his replacement. Read our Privacy PolicyHowever, it's claimed by Spanish outlet AS that Liverpool have reached out to figures at Real Madrid to try and decipher what happened during his time in charge of Los Blancos.

It's mooted Liverpool's decision makers are having doubts about Alonso, and could opt to give Slot another season in charge as a result.Alonso had been hired by Real Madrid in the summer, with the former Spain international having enjoyed a stellar stint in charge of Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen. What's more, it isn't uncommon for clubs to do this, instead, it's seen as the football equivalent of seeking a letter of recommendation from a past employer.Arne Slot could lose his job to Xabi Alonso (Image: Getty)Liverpool would require an almighty collapse to miss out on qualification for the Champions League, but heading into their final two games of the season, a top-five finish isn't secure yet.

But it's not always that simple, because sometimes you know what you have to do, but it's not always possible to also get exactly what you want. But for us, for me, it's really clear what we are lacking this season.