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'AS': Liverpool opens talks with Xabi Alonso

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According to Spanish media sources, former Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso is among the leading candidates to take charge at Liverpool should Dutchman Arne Slot, the current Reds manager, depart.

This news comes at a sensitive time for the English club, whose results have notably dipped this season. On Saturday, Liverpool suffered an away defeat to Bournemouth (3-2) during the 23rd round of the Premier League.

'AS': Liverpool opens talks with Alonso

The Spanish daily 'AS' reports that the Liverpool board has opened discussions with Spanish coach Xabi Alonso in recent hours to explore the possibility of handing him the team, as doubts continue to grow over Arne Slot's future.

According to the same source, Alonso is a major contender within the club, especially as other teams such as Eintracht Frankfurt and Chelsea are also interested in his services.

The paper specifies that Liverpool officials have contacted the Spanish tactician directly, as well as his agent, Iñaki Ibáñez, and that Alonso has shown enthusiasm at the idea of taking the helm as soon as next season.