Arne Slot faces Liverpool scrutiny as Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid situation clarified

Since then, Alonso has taken over at Real Madrid. Despite being top of La Liga, there have been some concerns raised by the Spanish media about his approach, and a disappointing loss to Liverpool earlier this month didn’t help matters.

Speaking on his YouTube channel this week though, Romano stated that Real Madrid still back Alonso and have no immediate plans to let him go.

“It’s the international break so obviously we have many stories in the media,” said the reporter. “At the moment I can guarantee to you that the highest people at the club, including president Florentino Perez, maintain total trust in Xabi Alonso. There is nothing changed in terms of relationship, no big issues or big problems.

“There are some problems but this is part of life at a big club. It’s normal you have to sort some situations and this is what’s happening at Real Madrid. They keep trying to fix some issues that they have internally with the manager, but it doesn’t mean they are a complete mess as we see sometimes in the media.”

Why Xabi Alonso could find his way to Liverpool sooner than expected

Managers don’t tend to last long at the Bernabeu when the media spotlight turns negative, and that’s what’s starting to happen for Alonso, even with Real Madrid currently sitting top of La Liga.

There haven’t been any signs suggesting Liverpool are ready to move on from Slot either. According to Rousing The Kop, the club’s hierarchy is still fully behind the manager who led them to a Premier League title in his first season.

Still, it’s clear that things can’t continue as they are. If Slot doesn’t manage to turn things around, there will be increasing pressure on the ownership group to make a change.

If he does become available, Liverpool might find it hard not to make a move. The prospect of bringing him back would likely appeal not just because of his managerial pedigree but also his strong ties with the club.

Alonso has already said he wants a return to Anfield during his coaching career. And while that had seemed like something for much later down the line, changing circumstances could see it happen much sooner than anyone expected.