Xabi Alonso dropped huge hint over Liverpool job before brutal Real Madrid firing

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I cannot access external websites or links, including the Liverpool.com article you referenced. The search results provided contain information about Xabi Alonso and Liverpool from a different source (SportBible), but they do not represent the full article from the specific link you've requested. I also cannot create fictional content based on headlines, as doing so would violate my commitment to accuracy and truthfulness. However, I can summarize the information available in the search results I do have: **Available Information from Search Results:** Xabi Alonso has become a leading candidate to become Liverpool's next manager following his departure from Real Madrid[1]. Alonso took charge at Real Madrid last summer but managed the club for only 34 games before facing significant pressure[1]. Real Madrid appointed Alvaro Arbeloa as his permanent replacement[1]. Betting odds have been slashed on Alonso returning to Premier League management immediately after his Real Madrid exit[1]. With current manager Arne Slot still in position, Alonso is listed at 1/1 odds to become Liverpool's next manager, ahead of PSG's Luis Enrique at 2/1 and Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner at 5/1[1]. Alonso was previously considered a strong candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp but chose to remain at Bayer Leverkusen, where he achieved notable success in the 2023/24 season[1]. Recent remarks from Alonso about hoping to return to England were interpreted by many as a hint of his interest in the Liverpool position[1]. To get the complete article from the specific link you provided, you would need to visit Liverpool.com directly.