Liverpool can't afford to gamble on Sebastian Hoeness with 'obvious fit' to replace Arne Slot clear - opinion

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Xabi Alonso is the obvious choice for Liverpool if Arne Slot leaves. Just how bad do you want Arne Slot gone? 😬 Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images Liverpool need a manager who can deliver straight awayThat is where Alonso, who has been called the ‘obvious fit’ to replace Slot by Pete O’Rourke when discussing Hoeness as an option, stands apart.Liverpool’s next boss would walk into a situation where excuses would be in short supply.

They would want a manager with the authority to command the dressing room instantly, the tactical reputation to improve results quickly, and the personality to cope with the scrutiny that comes with every defeat, substitution and press conference.Alonso has already shown he can handle that kind of spotlight. Just how bad do you want Arne Slot gone? 😬 Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images Alonso’s Liverpool bond could matter more than everThere is another factor Liverpool cannot ignore: trust.Alonso would not just arrive with a reputation.

Fans are far more likely to stay with a manager they feel understands the club and what it demands.That does not mean the Spaniard, who continues to be linked with Liverpool, would get a free pass. The Reds do not just need the best coach available, they need the appointment that supporters are most likely to believe in.