David Ornstein issues latest update on Xabi Alonso and Liverpool

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Xabi Alonso has been out of work since being relieved of his duties at Real Madrid in January. Image Credits: Imago ImagesThe Athletic’s David Ornstein has provided an update on Xabi Alonso’s situation amid growing pressure on Arne Slot at Liverpool.Slot’s side have struggled for consistency this season and were recently knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain.

That has intensified scrutiny on Slot, who is entering the final year of his contract.Xabi Alonso, meanwhile, has been out of work since leaving Real Madrid in January. Having already coached in Spain and Germany, a move to the Premier League is seen as a logical next step.Writing in an Athletic Q&A session, Ornstein said: “I’m not aware of Alonso being on Liverpool’s agenda.

People might not like to hear that and if I’m proved wrong, you can all laugh at me, however, I can only relay the information.“I source and corroborate at a particular time; their intention is to continue with Slot (obviously if things completely unravel we might be having a different conversation) and even if a change was to be made (Slot is only contracted until 2027 and there don’t appear to be any talks yet over an extension), I don’t have any information to suggest Alonso would be in line to replace him.”After a decorated playing career with Liverpool, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Spain – winning 13 major honours – Xabi Alonso made his name in management by leading Bayer Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title in 2024, going unbeaten throughout the campaign.Liverpool currently sit fifth in the Premier League, the final Champions League qualification spot, and are three points behind third-placed Manchester United ahead of Sunday’s Merseyside derby against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. David Ornstein Xabi Alonso