'I'm torn about Arne Slot at Liverpool - but Xabi Alonso isn't the man to replace him'

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Danny Murphy has weighed in on the future of Arne Slot at Liverpool, suggesting that there is only one man who should be considered to replace him — and not Xabi AlonsoLiverpool head coach Arne Slot.(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy says he is "torn" about whether Arne Slot should remain in charge beyond the summer — but the pundit has identified his preferred replacement.The Reds look set to qualify for the Champions League and to stick with the Dutchman being at the helm next term, but Murphy says there are reasons to argue either way about the future."To be honest with you, I am torn," Murphy said. Obviously, Trent Alexander-Arnold left on a free deal, Luis Diaz wanted to go, the tragic passing of Diogo Jota, Andy Robertson hasn't really played."Arne Slot is a good manager and a good guy, and a part of me thinks we should wait and see if he can redeem himself."But the negative aspect and the reason why I am torn is that the drop off in terms of the performance has been so immense and they have lost so many matches.

That is a mighty fall off and the performances have been really poor, which is a concern."Murphy believes there is only one man who could take over from Slot — and it isn't the much-touted Xabi Alonso."For me, there is one outstanding candidate, and I think if they could get him, they would say, that is the man," Murphy, speaking to Betarades, continued.Danny Murphy is not convinced that Liverpool should keep Arne Slot(Image: Getty Images)"For me, the most outstanding manager, other than Pep Guardiola of course, is Luis Enrique. He is a phenomenal coach and when you watch PSG play, you kind of feel that is how I want my team to play."So maybe if they could get him, then I think they should maybe do it, but the rumors are they will keep Arne Slot, so hopefully the fans will get behind him.

Again, the simple answer to your question is that I am torn, just like a lot of Liverpool fans are."Xabi Alonso is an outstanding new manager and he has that connection with the Liverpool fans, which always helps from an emotional point of view. Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world."Jurgen Klopp was obviously someone who was really engaging and brought the fans with him and had that wonderful relationship with the fans."I understand the connection with Xabi Alonso, the only thing with Xabi Alonso is that he primarily is a possession-based manager, just like Arne Slot to a degree."I think Liverpool fans, at least from what we know, want a more risky, high-energy and all-in type of football.