"FSG did not like being turned down by Xabi Alonso The root of the boardroom's sudden shift in attitude dates back to the frantic search for Jurgen Klopp's successor. Liverpool's American ownership group was incredibly keen on bringing their former playmaker back to Merseyside after his historic, unbeaten domestic double with Bayer Leverkusen. However, Alonso famously rejected the advance, choosing instead to briefly remain in Germany before jumping to Real Madrid."
"According to a report by Sam Wallace for The Telegraph, that rejection left a lingering bitterness in Boston. Wallace revealed: FSG would have appointed Alonso post-Jurgen Klopp but that Alonso turned down Liverpool, and then waited another year for Real Madrid to become available, seems to have made a profound impression on FSG. They have, it is understood, made no plans to replace Slot this summer."
"The pride of the decision-makers was clearly wounded by being treated as a secondary option to Real Madrid. Xabi Alonso joins Chelsea as Slot's future remains uncertain With Liverpool refusing to make a move, Alonso did not wait around. In a stunning twist, Chelsea capitalising on the hesitation officially announced the Spaniard as their new manager on a lucrative four-year contract."
"This leaves Liverpool in a highly volatile position. While FSG is determined to break the narrative that disgruntled fans dictate club policy, keeping faith in Slot is a massive gamble. The Dutchman has presided over a dramatic slump this season, losing the dressing room and drawing furious boos from the"
Liverpool owners FSG were interested in appointing Xabi Alonso as Jurgen Klopp’s successor, but their stance changed after he rejected an approach. Alonso chose to remain in Germany briefly and then moved to Real Madrid, which left lingering bitterness with the Boston-based ownership group. FSG would have appointed him after Klopp but made no plans to replace Arne Slot this summer. With Liverpool not acting, Alonso moved on and was appointed Chelsea manager on a four-year contract. Liverpool now faces uncertainty, with Slot’s poor run, loss of dressing-room support, and boos increasing pressure while FSG tries to avoid letting fan sentiment drive decisions.
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