After a great start to the 2025-26 season, Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso is feeling the fire. After losing to Liverpool in the Champions League, Los Blancos have now drawn two consecutive La Liga games.
They still lead the standings by one point, although the pressure has increased slightly. According to media sources, his employment is not as secure as many believe. This is due to his relationships with some of the team’s larger personalities, rather than his on-field performance.
Vinicius Jr. is the biggest issue, since Alonso is not providing him the minutes he is accustomed to. It has not gone well with the Brazilian, who is currently ranked as the world’s best FIFA player. According to other reports, Vini Jr. is not the only one who is unhappy with the coach; Rodrygo and others have also had problems with the new head coach. As a result, speculations circulated that Alonso’s employment is in jeopardy.
Xabi Alonso eyeing Liverpool job if fired from Real Madrid
According to insiders, if Xabi Alonso is fired, he will be highly interested in the Liverpool job. It’s no secret that Alonso, who was once a Liverpool player, still adores the club. The hierarchy also listed him as Jurgen Klopp’s first choice replacement. However, the timing was not ideal, as he had recently won the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen.
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According to reports, Arne Slot, Liverpool’s head coach, is also under pressure. After winning the Premier League title in his inaugural season, the Reds are struggling severely.
The Merseyside team is in 12th place, 11 points behind league leaders Arsenal. They have now lost six of twelve league games, and maintaining the Premier League crown is unlikely even at this early stage. In the Champions League, they are doing better, having won three of four games.
Alonso’s condition is unpredictable. If reports of a schism between players are correct, the club must consider if he can lead the squad ahead while dealing with such issues. Perhaps he will one day be Liverpool’s head coach.
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