Xabi Alonso gets clear Liverpool appointment verdict and told differences to Real Madrid job

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With Real Madrid's next outing in the same competition at home to Manchester City, rumours would hint defeat would spell the end of Alonso's tenure after just seven months in charge.Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has found himself under similar pressure due to results in recent months and were the job on Merseyside to become readily available, Alonso would have Rivaldo's backing.READ MORE: Sporting director rules out Mohamed Salah transfer as Liverpool fallout continues - 'Not my problem'READ MORE: Michael Owen has made feelings clear on Liverpool's 'brilliant' Mohamed Salah replacement"I hope Xabi Alonso stays at Real Madrid. But if he leaves, going to Liverpool is a great option," the 2002 World Cup winner told Betfair."He knows the club, he played there.

But he’ll have structure and good players, so there’s no reason to worry. He just needs to work with different personalities."Overall, I hope he stays at Real Madrid and proves his quality.

He needs to bring them close. You can see the environment at Real Madrid is not good."He needs to bring those big players back to his side. [Pep] Guardiola has always done that very well.