Liverpool make decision on sacking Arne Slot and Xabi Alonso stance on replacing him
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Liverpool are on the brink of a trophyless season under Arne Slot and face a battle to qualify for the Champions League. The Dutchman guided the Reds to the Premier League title during his first season following his appointment as Jurgen Klopp's successor.However, Liverpool have struggled to replicate those standards this season, crashing out of both domestic cup competitions, while they also languish fifth in the Premier League with seven matches remaining.
Their last remaining shot at silverware is also hanging by a thread, having suffered a 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.Yet those at the top at Anfield are not yet considering parting ways with Slot.The Telegraph claim that Liverpool believes Slot 'deserves' the opportunity to take Liverpool into the next campaign, and ideally want to give him four transfer windows before reaching any verdict on his future. Former midfielder Xabi Alonso had been identified as a potential candidate but rejected the Merseysiders' advances, opting instead to remain at Bayer Leverkusen before a prospective switch to Real Madrid.However, reports from Germany claim that Alonso would be willing to take over, but any decision would depend on the level of authority he would be given.Former Arsenal favourite Paul Merson has already shared his thoughts, suggesting Slot could face the axe should Liverpool fail to secure Champions League qualification for next season.Speaking last month, he said: "If he [Slot] won the FA Cup, but didn't finish in Champions League positions it wouldn't make any difference at all.
(Image: Getty Images)"The more you get into the Champions League, the better quality player you can bring in. Read our Privacy PolicyThankfully for Liverpool, their prospects of securing Champions League qualification look considerably brighter, with the Premier League currently on course to have five places in the competition available next season.