Xabi Alonso’s appointment at Chelsea threatens to shed light on Liverpool transfer incompetence

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As Liverpool’s manager concerns deepen, Alonso has agreed to take over at Chelsea on a four-year deal. This sounds like it was aimed at Slot… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Liverpool FC Xabi Alonso gets alternate Liverpool midfield at ChelseaChelsea’s midfield is littered with almost-Reds.

Caicedo was the most painful miss, with Liverpool agreeing a fee with Brighton before the midfielder ultimately chose Chelsea.Lavia followed a similar path, rejecting Liverpool after their long pursuit and moving to Chelsea instead. Fernandez was another one who had been on Liverpool’s radar before Chelsea pushed harder and paid the money.That trio has not been perfect.

It will also be a damning indictment of Liverpool’s recruitment.Chelsea continue to frustrate Liverpool fansLiverpool were not in formal talks with Alonso to take the job, but that will not make this hurt any less for supporters.Fans had already pictured him in the Anfield dugout one day. Instead, he has gone to Chelsea.That club has caused enough frustration for Liverpool fans over the years.