"Alonso is a former Liverpool player and has shown plenty of promise in his relatively short managerial career so far, particularly when he won the Bundesliga with Leverkusen."
"Alonso's preference for playing three at the back could count against him, just as it did when Ruben Amorim was previously considered for the LFC job."
"Alonso had a lot of success with his wing-backs system at Leverkusen, but it is not, in fairness, a system which has had a great history of success in English football."
"It's clear that inside Liverpool they are less sure about the move, and in a way that has to be admired as the directors clearly have a strategy in place that they want to stick to."
Liverpool is considering Xabi Alonso as a potential replacement for Arne Slot, who has faced challenges this season. Alonso, a former player, had success with Leverkusen but was sacked by Real Madrid. His preference for a three-at-the-back system may not align with Liverpool's traditional style, which could require significant adaptation. Despite Alonso's impressive record, the club's directors are cautious and focused on a long-term strategy, which may lead to short-term struggles but aims for overall stability.
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