Liverpool back Arne Slot as manager despite Chelsea appointing Xabi Alonso on a four-year deal starting in the 2025/26 season, a move that Gary Neville says signals Slot’s future at Liverpool.

Liverpool reportedly did not contact Alonso before Chelsea’s appointment and have not pursued him, reinforcing the club’s support for Slot.

Neville argues Alonso’s arrival at Chelsea makes Slot’s position more secure, suggesting a steady path for Liverpool’s coach to fix the season.

The report contrasts Liverpool’s current poor form under Slot with last season’s league title win during Klopp’s era, highlighting a dip this campaign.

Transfer strategy will be pivotal, with discussions of a planned summer plan led by Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards to address design faults after last summer’s sizable €450 million outlay.

Fans and journalists debate whether backing Slot amid Alonso’s arrival is a mistake, especially with Salah and others potentially leaving and questions about long-term leadership beyond 2027.

Earlier reports had suggested Liverpool pursuing Alonso or a Merseyside return, but recent reporting contradicts those claims.

Mohamed Salah’s recent comments are cited as signs of tension within the squad, though Slot aims to finish strong this season and prep for next.

A Chelsea-Liverpool split—with Alonso at Chelsea and Slot at Liverpool—could sway fan sentiment and club morale next season depending on outcomes.

Alonso’s appointment is framed as a return to top-level English football, following his Real Madrid stint and a five-year spell with Liverpool as a player.

Alonso’s Chelsea arrival follows the short interim tenure of Liam Rosenior and comes after extensive speculation about his return to the Premier League.

FSG’s stance reportedly supports Slot’s continued role, indicating stability rather than a rapid managerial change.