“Ex-Liverpool Star Confirmed for Management Role, Not Xabi Alonso”
Liverpool’s managerial future is under scrutiny after a mixed season and ongoing speculation. Xabi Alonso’s name has featured in exit talk, yet another former Red has emerged as an alternative.
Torres’ coaching progress
Fernando Torres is drawing attention as a possible long-term candidate. He currently leads Atletico Madrid’s B team.
Atletico B sit third in Group B of the Primera Federacion, Spain’s third tier. Torres began his coaching career in 2019 and has focused on youth and reserve football.
His former Spain team-mate Fernando Llorente publicly backed Torres as a future top-level coach. Llorente praised Torres’s patient route, starting small to gain experience.
Alonso’s current status
Xabi Alonso has been linked with a return to Anfield. He left Real Madrid at the start of the year and is currently without a job.
Slot’s position and Liverpool’s run-in
Arne Slot has faced questions amid a disappointing follow-up campaign. Liverpool won last season’s Premier League but look likely to finish this term without silverware.
Sunday’s Merseyside derby win over Everton eased some immediate pressure on Slot. The club has not yet clinched Champions League qualification for next season.
Liverpool need a maximum of nine points from their final five fixtures to guarantee a top-five finish. Big games against Manchester United, Chelsea and Aston Villa remain on the calendar.
- Manchester United
- Chelsea
- Aston Villa
Filmogaz.com reports the club appears to still back Slot for now. Even so, Torres’s steady ascent means he is worth watching for future openings.
Debate around the next permanent boss has even been paraphrased in headlines such as “Ex-Liverpool Star Confirmed for Management Role, Not Xabi Alonso”.
Torres may not be the immediate replacement for Slot. His path, however, suggests he could be considered for a top job in time.
