Disaster approaching - Liverpool at risk of losing elite manager target to huge Premier League rival

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Xabi Alonso is reportedly ready to return to managing since taking a break after he parted ways with Real Madrid, with the Spaniard on Manchester City’s shortlist of managers to replace Pep Guardiola. Xabi Alonso is a contender to replace Pep Guardiola at #ManCity if he steps down at the end of the season. [via @alex_crook] — City Xtra (@City_Xtra) April 7, 2026 Crook reports: “Sources close to the Spaniard have indicated he is looking to get back to work after being sacked by Real Madrid in January.

Indeed, travelling Liverpool fans sung Alonso’s name during Saturday’s 4-0 FA Cup quarter final thrashing at Manchester City. “Alonso is also believed to be a contender to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City if he steps down at the end of the season.” ??

They started chanting “Bring back our club, this is a joke!” before walking out of the stadium with over 20 minutes still to play. ?. pic.twitter.com/SOCq6kBmhK — Topskills Sports UK (@topskillsportuk) April 4, 2026 Liverpool cannot afford to miss out on Xabi Alonso to Manchester City With a dearth of top managers in football right now, Liverpool are taking a major gamble by not acting on Alonso’s availability. Given Liverpool and City’s huge rivalry in the Premier League in recent years, it would be a critical blow in the fight to dominate in England’s top flight over the next few years. ? | @Romain_Molina: Liverpool have identified Xabi Alonso as a priority target, with Arne Slot 'unlikely' to be in charge next season. pic.twitter.com/UBBM1R72oR — Anfield Edition | æ (@AnfieldEdition) April 7, 2026 Liverpool are at a crucial juncture in their recent history.