Liverpool told the 'best' replacement for Arne Slot as Chelsea makes Xabi Alonso approach
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With Xabi Alonso potentially heading to Chelsea, former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock has named who he thinks would be the best option for the Reds should Arne Slot leaveArne Slot is coming under increasing scrutiny over his job at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock has told his old club that Luis Enrique would be the best option to replace Arne Slot if the Dutchman is fired this summer.The pressure has been mounting on Slot as the Reds’ dismal season draws to a close. With just two games remaining, his side already knows it will finish without a trophy, while Champions League qualification still hasn’t been secured.What’s more, there is a growing sense of unrest from supporters.
Slot was booed for his decision to substitute Rio Ngumoha during Saturday’s draw with Chelsea, with fans showing their frustration again at full-time.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Xabi Alonso to Chelsea, Mbappe alert, Gomez admissionREAD MORE: Liverpool's dream line-up with 4 transfers after Arne Slot makes '100 percent' promiseAlthough confidence among supporters seems to be quickly deteriorating, Liverpool still looks set to stick by its head coach, with Slot having hinted at the club’s transfer plans for the summer while “100 percent” promising that his side will be much improved next season.Nevertheless, speculation continues over potential replacements, and Warnock believes there is one outstanding option - even if it does look unlikely.“If Arne Slot was to leave Liverpool this summer, Luis Enrique would be the best manager to replace him,” Warnock told Premier League betting site BetWright.“I find it difficult to imagine Luis Enrique managing in the Premier League next season, because he looks set to sign a new deal with Paris Saint-Germain.Stephen Warnock believes Luis Enrique would be the perfect replacement for Arne Slot(Image: Getty Images)“I think Slot will stay, but if Liverpool lose their next two games, the situation could become toxic at Anfield and difficult for the manager to recover from.“Could Liverpool prize Enrique away from Paris? The only way I can see that being a possibility is if he beats Arsenal in the Champions League final and decides to leave the club on a high.“Enrique is the best manager in world football at the moment, and he would be my first choice if Slot left the club.”Warnock’s suggestion comes as the chances of Xabi Alonso arriving at Anfield look slimmer now, with the Reds’ former midfielder in talks with Chelsea.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
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