New favourite to be next Liverpool manager has odds slashed after late-night development
Liverpool have a new front-runner to succeed the under pressure Arne Slot after the latest round of Champions League action.
Liverpool scraped a 1-0 victory against Inter Milan on 9 December under the European lights as they bounced back from poor showings against both Sunderland and Leeds.
Mohamed Salah was nowhere to be seen in the Liverpool match day squad, prompting further doubts over his future at the club amid growing resentment between all parties.
However, it was the impact of Man City’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid on 10 December that has sent tremors through the market over the next manager at Anfield.
Real Madrid defeat propels Xabi Alonso forward in race to become new Liverpool boss
Under fire boss at the Santiago Bernabeu Xabi Alonso was in desperate need of a statement win over the Cityzens on home soil.
However, los Blancos were unable to maintain their rhythm after Rodrygo’s opener, putting even more pressure on the Spaniard with his job in the balance.
Murmurs from Madrid suggest that factions of the club are unhappy with Alonso’s tenure, suggesting he could be axed in the next couple of games.
In response, one major bookmaker has completely slashed the ex-Bayer Leverkusen boss’ odds to become the new Reds manager, coming in at 10/3.
Jurgen Klopp also remains in the frame to return to his old stomping grounds, landing at 10/3 as well with the pair going toe-to-toe for the job.
Real Madrid inconsistency highlight Alonso’s lack of experience as a head coach
Although los Galacticos remain firmly in the running for the La Liga title and to qualify for the knockout round of the Champions League, supporters have not been inspired by their side’s performances.
There has been a distinct lack of conviction in Alonso-ball, reflecting that maybe he isn’t ready to be coaching for one of the biggest teams in the world.
At Bayer Leverkusen, arguably the Spaniard was protected from all the media attention which has now completely changed since arriving at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Whilst his time in Spain’s capital could be coming to an end soon, his familiarity with Merseyside could see him snap up a new role quickly, should Slot be forced out.