Liverpool are once again embroiled in crisis after dropping two valuable points in a surprising 1-1 draw against Burnley, who sit second-to-last in the Premier League. The disappointing performance, despite Florian Wirtz’s goal, has alarmed the club’s management and fans, especially given the significant gap to league leaders Arsenal. This increases the pressure on current manager Arne Slott and raises questions about the club’s future under his leadership.
English media reports indicate that Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the owners of Liverpool, have already begun the process of appointing a new manager. Xabi Alonso is considered the leading candidate for the job, following his unexpected dismissal from Real Madrid after their Spanish Super Cup defeat to Barcelona.
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Liverpool are struggling on all fronts, having suffered six defeats in the domestic league and currently occupying a lowly position in the Champions League, sitting eighth in their group and level on points with strong teams like Inter Milan, Real Madrid, and Atlético Madrid. These results add further pressure on the club’s management, making the careful selection of a new coach even more crucial to ensure the team regains its balance before upcoming matches.
Xabi Alonso, who previously played five seasons with Liverpool and is closely associated with the fans, may soon return to England to begin his work. His focus will be on restoring players like Florian Wirtz to their best form after a difficult season in which he failed to live up to expectations, despite being one of the club’s biggest signings last summer for €150 million.
Alonso’s return could be the turning point Liverpool needs to escape the crisis and reclaim its place among the elite of the English Premier League and European football. This presents a new challenge for the Basque coach and the management, who are seeking quick and effective solutions.
