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03/05/26 16:30:00

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Arne Slot arrived at Anfield with the most complex mission possible: succeeding Jürgen Klopp. In his first season, he managed to maintain competitiveness and showed signs of his own identity, but the current season has blurred that positive momentum.

With 48 points in 29 matches and sitting in fifth place, 16 points adrift of the top, Liverpool is experiencing a season marked by inconsistency. The Champions League stands out as the only lifeline, although the round of 16 against Galatasaray allows no room for error.

From initial excitement to a competitive decline

The transition after Klopp was never going to be easy. Slot inherited a squad used to a very specific emotional and competitive intensity. For months, he managed to maintain the structure, but this season the team has lost defensive consistency and clarity in crucial moments.

In the Premier League, the Reds have alternated brilliant performances with unexpected stumbles. The lack of assertiveness in key matches and the loss of consistency at home have undermined the title bid too early. Being 16 points off the lead at this stage is a weight that's hard to bear at Anfield.

In Europe, Liverpool is still alive but not exuding the authority of previous campaigns. The clash against Galatasaray will be decisive not only in sporting terms but also for the immediate future of the bench.

Slot, on thin ice

There is a growing sense of premature end of cycle in the boardrooms. Slot seems sentenced ahead of the next season unless there is a strong reaction in the Champions League. The project has not collapsed, but it has lost momentum.

The debate no longer revolves solely around results but around the team's identity. Liverpool needs to regain intensity, verticality, and a competitive mindset that can return it to domestic elite status.

The sporting direction is exploring alternative scenarios.

Xabi Alonso and Klopp's impossible dream

The name that has gained the most traction is that of Xabi Alonso. A former player of the club, respected at Anfield for his time as a footballer and with an interesting recent coaching career. Although his stint at Real Madrid didn't fully materialize, his prior work in the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen made a mark due to his modern tactical approach and ability to compete against giants.

His return would represent a bet on a young coach, with an emotional connection to the club and a clear playing style.

But the fans' greatest desire remains Jürgen Klopp. While he has been away from the benches since his departure, his return would be a huge emotional blow and a statement of intent. However, convincing him to come back won't be easy.

Liverpool is entering crucial weeks. The Champions League will define the final pulse of the season and, probably, the fate of the bench. Transition is already in the air at Anfield, and the next move will be key to defining the club's new chapter.

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