"If anything, its's only gotten louder. Dismal draws against Burnley, Fulham, Leeds United (Twice) and Sunderland have not been exactly banner moments for the Dutch coach or the club. Even tight victories over Tottenham and Wolves did little to assuage the pressure-cooker that has been building at Anfield. Now, with a certain manager available, the rumors and intensity are only going to ramp up."
"Real Madrid and the Spanish coach recently agreed to part ways after only six months together. Alonso, who was hugely successful at Bayer Leverkusen, leading them to an invincible Bundesliga season, could not replicate his success in the Spanish capital. However, before he eventually departed Leverkusen and took the Real Madrid job, he was seen as a very firm favorite to take over for the departing Jurgen Klopp."
"Yet, here we are now. Alonso is out of a job and Slot has regressed to a stunning degree in Year 2. The enjoyable and ruthlessly efficient side we saw stroll to the title last season has not been seen very often, if at all, this season. Prior to this run, a 4-1 hammering to PSV in the Champions League was seen as the final straw to many."
Liverpool's extended unbeaten run has not diminished pressure on manager Arne Slot, which has instead grown louder. Several draws against Burnley, Fulham, Leeds (twice) and Sunderland and narrow wins over Tottenham and Wolves have failed to soothe concerns. Xabi Alonso's recent availability has intensified speculation about a managerial change. Alonso left Real Madrid after six months and previously led Bayer Leverkusen to an invincible Bundesliga season. Slot won the Premier League in his first season, but a 4-1 loss to PSV and inconsistent Year 2 performances have strengthened calls for Alonso to take charge.
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