Liverpool receives Didi Hamann warning over what could happen if Arne Slot stays
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesArne SlotArne Slot is expected to lead Liverpool into the 2026-27 campaign but Didi Hamann feels as though the Reds will risk missing out on the possibility to bring a former favorite back to AnfieldDietman Hamann has had his say on Liverpool's managerial situation(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool has been told that it risks missing out on Xabi Alonso if it keeps faith with current head coach Arne Slot.After winning the Premier League during his first season at Anfield, Slot has presided over a disappointing second season with the Reds.Liverpool is guaranteed to end the season trophyless after a meek title defense, as well as emphatic defeats in the Champions League and FA Cup earlier this month, and an early exit from the Carabao Cup.Many fans have run out of faith in Slot, and Hamann believes keeping him at the club could see it miss out on the chance to secure Xabi Alonso's return to Merseyside – although the German conceded that is a decision for the board to make.READ MORE: Steven Gerrard next job opens up as Premier League side finally fires head coachREAD MORE: Milos Kerkez 'going to miss' Liverpool star as Dominik Szoboszlai friendship clear"If Liverpool keep Arne Slot they could miss out on Xabi Alonso, but I don't think as a club you can see it like this," Hamann told NewBettingOffers."But if he goes somewhere else and does well, he's probably occupied for the next three or four seasons and you won't be able to get him."The main thing is, are you convinced that Arne Slot is going to get the best out of the team next season, which he didn’t this season? In the boardroom, the answer seems to be yes."So, Alonso, yeah, they would have inquired about him, I'm pretty sure they would have done.
But they've got to make a decision whether he's the best man to move the club forward."Slot did wonderful things last season. Obviously, the pressure will be on next season because, obviously, they won the first five games this season, which they probably shouldn't have done.Arne Slot is set to remain in charge of Liverpool heading into next season(Image: Getty Images)"But if they go through a run of bad form halfway through the season, which they did this season, then I don't think the league title from last season will help him."Slot is expected to lead Liverpool into the 2026-27 campaign, with FSG remaining unwavering in its support of the head coach who led the team to the title last season.FSG accepts that there are extraordinary mitigating circumstances behind Liverpool's difficult season, which began a matter of weeks after player Diogo Jota died in a car crash in Spain while journeying back to England for the start of pre-season.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCArne Slot