Truth behind Xabi Alonso and Liverpool contact amid Chelsea talks
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Chelsea have today confirmed the signing of Xabi Alonso as the club’s new manager. Image Credits: Imago ImagesEarlier today, Chelsea officially announced former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso as their new manager.The hope for many supporters was that Liverpool would part ways with Arne Slot and Xabi Alonso would be his successor but with no clear opening arriving, Alonso chose to head to London to take up his latest managerial role.Liverpool look set to continue with Arne Slot this summer and into next season despite the Dutchman overseeing a dismal title defence.The Reds sit in fifth place with Champions League qualification hinging on victory on the final game of the Premier League season.Liverpool must beat Brentford at Anfield next Sunday to confirm their place, with Mohamed Salah describing it as the “bare minimum” for the club to play Champions League football every season.Social media can often convey mixed messages, and despite all the noise linking Xabi Alonso to Liverpool given Arne Slot’s troubles, the club never made contact with Xabi Alonso as the Spaniard began to advance in talks with Chelsea.The Telegraph’s Dominic King and GiveMeSport’s Ben Jacobs have reported that Liverpool have been unyielding in their support of Arne Slot and never made contact with Xabi Alonso.The opinion around Xabi Alonso has been met with hostility from many supporters who view that the club have made a huge gamble in letting the opportunity to snap Xabi Alonso pass them by.Arne Slot remains committed to the idea that he can win back the dressing room but at the time of writing this he continues to appear to be losing the dressing room.Mohamed Salah’s strong statement posted on to his social media channels yesterday will not help the situation.Despite the noise surrounding the club and the immense pressure mounting on Arne Slot, the Dutchman has remained strong in the messages delivered to the supporters.He expects another big summer transfer window and is “100% convinced” that Liverpool will be a different team next season.Speaking recently, he said: “I can understand at this moment in time they don’t have confidence that things can be much better next season.”“But I think they are underestimating what a transfer window can do, what a new start can do… I think we know quite well what we have to improve.”And in his post-match press conference after the Aston Villa game, he said:“I don’t think I decide that alone [if he will be Liverpool coach].
I am contracted to this club, all the talks we have, so yeah, that is my take on it. That is how things work nowadays if you don’t win the league.”“I have every reason to believe I am the Liverpool manager next season.
The plans for next season have been made, talks ongoing between the club and new players and I am involved in that.”All signs point towards Arne Slot continuing at Liverpool despite the heavy criticism he has faced this season. Liverpool being reported as not making any contact with Xabi Alonso echoes that statement of intent from the club.It has been a difficult season for Liverpool due to multiple factors but if the club believe Arne Slot is the man to steer us into 2026/27 then so be it, the Xabi Alonso fairytale return will have to wait.