The ‘open secret’ that everyone in football knows about Xabi Alonso and Liverpool

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Xabi Alonso’s name has been attached to Liverpool ever since he broke through as an elite manager.The managerial market is now in full swing, and Alonso has been linked with Chelsea in recent days. If Xabi Alonso goes to Chelsea, who should be Liverpool’s next manager?

Credit: Haitham AL-SHUKAIRI/AFP/Getty Images Xabi Alonso wants Liverpool and everyone knows itRecent reports have made clear that Liverpool have not been in contact with Alonso.Even so, his ties to Anfield mean he remains the most popular choice among many supporters to replace Arne Slot. Liverpool owners at the moment are planning to stick with Arne Slot.”What Alonso wants is one thing.

Credit: Liverpool FC/Steven Halliwell/MI News/NurPhoto/Getty Images All the signs right now point to Liverpool sticking with Slot, even after a difficult season and growing unrest from sections of the fanbase.That may mean watching Alonso move elsewhere, potentially even to a Premier League rival. For many Liverpool fans, that would be a painful sight indeed.READ MORE: Why I believe Xabi Alonso will never manage Liverpool if he joins Chelsea this summerJoin Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox