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Liverpool have four options to replace Arne Slot after Man City disaster in FA Cup

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Liverpool's season continues to go from bad to worse under Arne Slot. (Image: Getty)The appointment of Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool was always going to be a monumental challenge, but this season has been marred by a series of concerning performances and results that have quickly eroded optimism on Merseyside.



But Express Sport has taken a look at four managers who could take over this summer if Liverpool do reassess the situation and decide that a change is necessary.Xabi AlonsoPotentially the candidate with the most concrete chance of succeeding Slot, reports in Germany have claimed that Xabi Alonso is primed to take charge at Liverpool. There, he got the best out of Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong and also has the coaching talent to turn Liverpool’s fortunes around.Steven GerrardJust this week, Gerrard admitted he would be willing to return to Liverpool.

Of course, that’d be a dream.”He did also state that he is not ready for the manager’s job, but the club legend would certainly galvanise the dressing room.Gerrard has struggled since leaving Rangers and taken a step back from coaching, but he has shown plenty of promise in the dugout.Xabi Alonso is currently without a club. (Image: Getty)Cesc FabregasOne of Europe’s most promising managers at the moment, Fabregas is thriving at Serie A side Como.A run of five consecutive wins have the minnows in contention for a Champions League place as they sit three points clear of Juventus and Roma in third place.The former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder plays a brand of football that would delight the Anfield crowd and a step up the ladder appears imminent, perhaps Liverpool will be the ones to capitalise.Klopp was on Merseyside last week, returning to coach a legends match, but he has been absent from such roles since leaving Liverpool.