Xabi Alonso, Liverpool and Man City: A Managerial Crossroads Taking Shape
There is something about Xabi Alonso that resists neat conclusions. As a player, he carried himself with an air of inevitability, a footballer who appeared to see patterns before others had noticed them forming. As a coach, that same sense of foresight has followed...
Alonso, Slot and Liverpool: A Familiar Name Returns to the Conversation
Liverpool are no strangers to nostalgia being mistaken for strategy, but the re-emergence of Xabi Alonso in conversations around the club feels different. It is not merely sentimentality or a longing for a familiar face from a gilded era. It is about timing, context...
Alonso Emerges as Major Contender Amid Slot Uncertainty at Liverpool
Liverpool’s hierarchy face a defining moment as pressure intensifies on Arne Slot after a stark downturn in Premier League form. With senior figures assessing the direction of the project, Xabi Alonso is once again moving into focus — and this time the alignment between circumstances...
Liverpool Edge Past Real Madrid As Alonso Admits ‘Bitter Taste’ At Anfield
Xabi Alonso’s return to Anfield as Real Madrid manager was meant to be an evening of nostalgia and control, yet he departed with regret and reflection. His side suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat in the Champions League, with Liverpool asserting their authority under...
Slot Faces Early Test of Resolve
Having arrived from Feyenoord with a reputation for clear structures and disciplined attacking play, Slot now faces scrutiny from every angle. His Liverpool side — bolstered by nearly £450 million worth of summer investment — have not yet shown the fluidity or consistency expected of English champions.
The additions of...
Real Madrid eye reunion between Alonso and Wirtz amid Liverpool watch
Liverpool could soon face renewed pressure from Real Madrid, with reports in Spain suggesting that the European champions are monitoring the situation of Florian Wirtz – the record signing who has yet to fully ignite his Anfield career.
Alonso’s admiration for Wirtz reignites
Real Madrid’s interest...
Real Madrid Monitoring Florian Wirtz as Alonso Eyes Future Options
Wirtz’s difficult start at Liverpool
When Liverpool sanctioned a British record deal for Florian Wirtz in the summer, the anticipation around Anfield was immense. The £116 million signing was expected to bring creativity and control to Arne Slot’s new-look midfield. Yet, the early weeks of his...
Unveiling Liverpool's Future: Insights from Didi Hamann on Klopp, Alonso, and Arsenal's Contention
In a recent podcast episode from TalkSPORT, Didi Hamann shared his thoughts with Jeff Stelling and Ally McCoist on the future of Liverpool, the potential of Xabi Alonso as a managerial successor, and Arsenal's position in the Premier League race. This conversation...
After the weekend (which saw several Liverpool legends assemble), I had a little thought about which one I could possibly write about. One of my colleagues has written about the next steps of Steven Gerrard (available this week on Anfield Index), whereas I have chosen to compile what I believe to be the best...
While it’s practically impossible to improve on the kind of perfection that this Liverpool team has embodied over the last two years… It’s always fun to fantasise, isn’t it?
So with that being said, here’s a Liverpool legend might just fit into the greatest LFC side of our generation.
Currently the Reds possess a wide choice...
