Gary Lineker names Arne Slot's potential replacement at Liverpool - 'I wouldn’t be surprised'

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Learn moreGary Lineker has admitted Xabi Alonso replacing Arne Slot at Liverpool for next season would not be a surprise. It has been a challenging 2025/26 season for the Premier League champions with defeat to Manchester United placing Slot back under the microscope.Three consecutive Premier League wins before the 3-2 defeat at Old Trafford had seen pressure on his job decrease but questions are are again being asked with Lineker asking the all-important one and delivering a managerial prediction."Would Slot be there next season?

"I wouldn’t be surprised if Xabi Alonso was there next season."Shearer replied: "I think in terms of what he did last season and winning the league, manager of the season. If it were my choice, I would have him as manager, yeah."Alonso has been linked with the Liverpool job since Jurgen Klopp confirmed his planned exit in January 2024.

I'd like the manager to get a chance to turn those things around."One of the key players that epitomised Klopp's team was Mohamed Salah but he is set to depart Anfield at the end of the season.Injury saw him miss the defeat to United but he is expected to feature in Liverpool's final three games. The same can be said about Alex - we're hoping to have him back next week."Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCArne Slotgary lineker