Arne Slot still has confidence, the Liverpool management does not want to make any panicked changes. Still, with Xabi Alonso tripping impatiently to start his next managerial job, Liverpool have a dilemma. Take the chance that Slot football will yield results in the Premier League from next season, but at the same time lose the opportunity to bring in what was originally the club’s first choice as Klopp’s replacement?
There is little doubt that Xabi Alonso wants the Liverpool job, according to the inky Fichajes , the Spaniard has also singled out a player from Real Madrid as the first potential signing.
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Arda Gûler has proven to be a hugely exciting young talent and it seems that he made a strong impression on Alonso. The Spanish tactician was sacked after just 34 games as manager of Real Madrid this season, but his good performances at former club Bayer Leverkusen and his ties to Liverpool from his playing days seem to make him a strong candidate for the Reds.
And if he is going to replace that Slot, he will be eager to bring Guler to Anfield, it is reported from Spain.
Alonso was full of praise for Guler’s “quality” earlier this season when he discussed how the Turkish international reminded him of a cross between Mesut Ozil and Guti.
-Not only because of his origins, but also because of his qualities. He is a mix of Özil and Guti, because Guti can also play close to the box while making the final pass,” Alonso said, according to Goal.
-The more we find Arda, the better we do. We have to keep pushing him to improve his game, but I’m happy,” said the former Real coach.
Liverpool are heading towards changes in the attacking midfield this summer. The 21-year-old Güler looks like the kind of creative talent who can lighten the load for Florian Wirtz, providing more “ammunition” to players like Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike.
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But first, Liverpool have to decide whether it will be Slot or Alonso.
