Xabi Alonso 'hanging by a thread' as coach linked with Liverpool could become available

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Back-to-back defeats against Celta Vigo and Manchester City in the Champions League have turned the heat up on Alonso, who has won just two of his last eight games in charge, and tensions between him and Vinicius Jr haven’t helped his case either. Should Alonso lose his job, he might well find himself being linked with a return to Liverpool again.

Xabi Alonso was linked with a return to Liverpool last year (Image: Image Photo Agency/Getty Images) The former midfielder was hotly tipped with succeeding Jurgen Klopp following the German’s decision to step down last year, although he ruled himself out of the running before Liverpool went on to hire Arne Slot. Liverpool though continues to back Slot, with no hint at this stage that the club is looking at a potential change.

Alonso though did hint that he might be interested in a return to Merseyside should the opportunity arise. Learn more Despite the increasing pressure on Alonso, Jude Bellingham has insisted that the club’s players remain behind him, and are not looking to throw in the towel.