Xabi Alonso 'trapped' at Real Madrid
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Xabi Alonso has already hinted that he would jump at the chance to manage Liverpool if Arne Slot is sacked in the near future. The current Reds manager is under immense pressure after overseeing a dreadful start to their Premier League title defence.
REAL MADRID boss Xabi Alonso has refused to rule out a return to Liverpool in the future as pressure mounts on Arne Slot. Mo Salah’s explosive interview in which he slammed the club and
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has launched a scathing critique of Real Madrid's hierarchy, accusing Florentino Perez of leaving Xabi Alonso "isolated" at the Bernabeu. The German club's chief claims the culture in the Spanish capital treats managers as a "necessary evil", contrasting it sharply with the support Alonso enjoyed at the BayArena.
Xabi Alonso has left the door open for a potential Liverpool return after admitting he would relish a comeback to the Premier League and recognising his connection with his former side. The former Reds midfielder finds himself under intense scrutiny at Real Madrid,
Elsewhere, Real Madrid are struggling and there is increasing pressure on the position of the manager Xabi Alonso, while Hansi Flick's Barcelona look strong. Let's take a look our Power Rankings: It was a challenging weekend for the side coached by Mikel Arteta,
It’s been a wild 2025-26 campaign so far, with Liverpool and Real Madrid ‘s struggles leading to the distinct possibility that both clubs could change manager, meaning Xabi Alonso could potentially be available for an unlikely return to Merseyside.
Thierry Henry completely torches talk of Xabi Alonso being sacked by Real Madrid, although there is a 'bad news' caveat 😲
Liverpool have a new front-runner to succeed Arne Slot in the form of Xabi Alonso after Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Man City on 10 December.