Gary Neville already told Xabi Alonso why he could be making a mistake with Chelsea
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesXabi AlonsoChelsea is in talks with Xabi Alonso, which could end any speculation on him replacing Arne Slot at Liverpool, but the former midfielder should listen to Gary Neville before making his decisionGary Neville has been critical of the behavior of Chelsea's players this season(Image: Getty Images)Xabi Alonso’s return to management may not come at Liverpool as many expected - although the former midfielder would do well to bear Gary Neville’s warning about Chelsea in mind.Rumors that Alonso could be heading to Stamford Brige are growing after reports on Monday that Chelsea is in talks with the 44-year-old. The Blues are still looking for a new manager after firing Liam Rosenior last month.What’s more, Alonso is said to be open to joining Chelsea, which would end any speculation of him replacing Arne Slot this summer as the current Liverpool boss comes under increasing pressure at Anfield.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Xabi Alonso to Chelsea, Mbappe 'plan', Diomande latestREAD MORE: Liverpool's dream line-up with 4 transfers after Arne Slot makes '100 percent' promiseAlonso has of course been out of work since being dismissed by Real Madrid in January after just eight months in charge.His firing came after some very public disagreements with his players, most notably Vinicius Jr, with player power seemingly having played a big role in his eventual exit, despite the likes of Jude Bellingham denying suggestions of a rift.On the face of it then, joining Chelsea might seem like an odd step from Alonso, given what he experienced at the Bernabeu.Chelsea’s players have also faced criticism for their behavior this season, with former Manchester United captain Neville taking aim at two of the club’s senior stars for their role in Rosenior’s firing.Chelsea is in talks with Xabi Alonso(Image: Maciej Rogowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket)"The results have not been good enough.
When the results aren’t good enough, a manager gets sacked,” Neville told Sky Sports after Rosenior’s dismissal.“But come on, [Marc] Cucurella and [Enzo] Fernandez - experienced players and probably the only two experienced players that Chelsea have got - stitched him up in the last few weeks by calling out the fact that they basically love [Enzo] Maresca, but they weren't doing that well under him."Neville added: “I think Maresca is a fine coach as well, but this policy at Chelsea and this plan – I don’t see it. 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.Liverpool.com says: That should be a major warning for Alonso.
No doubt he will be eager to get back into management after his experience at Real, but is Chelsea really the best option for him?We’re not saying he should wait for Liverpool. If he feels the time is right to step back into a job, then he shouldn’t have to feel like he owes the Reds anything, especially since the club looks as though it is going to stick with Slot.But Chelsea just doesn’t feel like the right step for him.