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I think it would have lifted the whole place.“It’s a real blow to Liverpool at the moment. There’s no dressing that up.“There’s no telling whether Alonso would’ve been perfect for Liverpool, but he’d have certainly been afforded the time there because of his legendary status at the club.“He’s also a top manager and I think if they are going to replace [Arne] Slot, I don’t think there’s anyone out there better.“The case as to whether they replace Slot or not is a big ‘if’, but if they did then Xabi Alonso would have been the number one choice.”Newly-appointed Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso(Image: Justin Setterfield - UEFA)Today16:13 BSTHanding over!Hello and good afternoon.It's good to be back on the keys for the Liverpool live-blog.

I would like to think that he's not. They didn't get their full squad in the preseason, so I think it was hard."In perspective of all that, I think that's why you keep him and you let him build a team with a really positive summer and offseason, and one that has no drama.

Then we can all decide and, and have our opinions.""But I think the summer was too costly for Liverpool. He made just two first-team appearances for the Reds before completing a permanent move to Craven Cottage in 2021.Fulham's Harry Wilson is set to be a free agent(Image: Tiego Grenho/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Today12:31 BSTIraola favourite to take over Amid the reports surrounding Liverpool's interest in Andoni Iraola, the betting market has now made the Bournemouth boss the favourite to become new Liverpool manager, should Slot leave.Here's the latest odds from William Hill:Andoni Iraola 4/7Sebastian Hoeness 6/1Luis Enrique 6/1Julian Nagelsmann 13/2Jurgen Klopp 9/1Today12:00 BSTAndoni Iraola claim Andoni Iraola will be Liverpool's first choice to replace Arne Slot, should a managerial change be made at Liverpool, according to FootMercato.There has been some talk over Slot's future over the last few weeks, given the disappointing nature of Liverpool's title defence.Iraola will leave Bournemouth at the end of the season, having led the club to European qualification for the first time in their history.The report says that Liverpool appreciates Iraola's attacking style of play, with the manager 'ticking all the boxes'.Liverpool head coach Arne Slot with Andoni Iraola of Bournemouth(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)Today11:35 BSTSome big Premier League manager news The last half an hour has brought some big managerial news that could potentially have an impact on Liverpool in the next few seasons.Firstly, Manchester City have confirmed that Pep Guardiola will leave the club at the end of the season.