A difficult season has left Arne Slot\u2019s tenure under close scrutiny and Liverpool\u2019s hierarchy may soon face an uncomfortable choice. Xabi Alonso\u2019s move to Chelsea removed the Reds\u2019 top option and, should the pressure become intolerable, there are four viable candidates who could be considered this summer.<\/p>\n
Andoni Iraola is the most immediate alternative. The 43-year-old will leave Bournemouth at the end of the ongoing campaign and is currently undecided on his next move. Under Iraola Bournemouth have developed into a high-octane, attacking outfit with a gegenpressing profile and could still qualify for the Champions League this season, potentially by leapfrogging Liverpool. Iraola has a record of improving players \u2014 Milos Kerkez, Dean Huijsen, Antoine Semenyo and Dominic Solanke are cited examples \u2014 and his proven Premier League experience would reduce the need for an adjustment period. He may not be the flashiest appointment, but his pragmatic impact makes him an appealing candidate.<\/p>\n
Julian Nagelsmann represents a higher-risk, higher-reward option. The 38-year-old will lead Germany at the World Cup this summer and would not be available until after the tournament, if he is on the market at all. Nagelsmann has not worked in club soccer since March 2023 when he was sacked by Bayern Munich. He previously impressed at Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig, led Bayern to the Bundesliga title in his debut season and recorded a 71 percent win rate across all competitions. His Bayern exit was influenced by dressing room issues, but his tactical profile and record of rapid progress remain attractive.<\/p>\n
Cesc F\u00e0bregas has enhanced his coaching reputation at Como. The 39-year-old took over the newly promoted Serie A side in 2024\u201325, helped them avoid relegation and finish 10th, and in 2025\u201326 Como currently sit fifth with a shot at Champions League qualification. Como top Serie A for possession and clean sheets this season and are one of the most productive sides going forward. F\u00e0bregas\u2019s methodical approach has delivered a tactically flexible, possession-oriented team.<\/p>\n
Sebastian Hoene\u00df is a less conventional choice whose trajectory has impressed. The 44-year-old moved from Hoffenheim to Stuttgart, saved them via the relegation playoff, then oversaw a rise from 16th to second and a return to the Champions League. Stuttgart won the DFB Pokal under his leadership and, while league form suffered at points, recent seasons include a fourth-place finish and another run to the German cup final. Each candidate brings a distinct profile and would offer Liverpool a different route back to consistent performance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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