From the outside, the club legend appeared the ‘king over the water’ who could have succeeded either Jurgen Klopp or Arne Slot. But in Andoni Iraola, Liverpool identified a head coach who they felt was a better fit for the…
The Independent's Richard Jolly writes that despite persistent speculation linking former midfielder Xabi Alonso with the Liverpool managerial job, the club never actively pursued him. Instead, after dismissing Arne Slot, Liverpool chose Andoni Iraola over Alonso, who had become available following his exit from Real Madrid and subsequently took charge of Chelsea.
Jolly argues that Liverpool's hierarchy viewed Iraola's high-energy tactical style as a superior match for the identity established at Anfield under Jurgen Klopp. Alonso, who returns to Anfield as Chelsea manager for a Carabao Cup tie, had also opted against holding talks with Liverpool when Klopp initially departed in 2024.
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