Everything points to…’ – James Pearce outlines FSG stance on Slot amid Alonso availability
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) intend to keep faith with Arne Slot despite the Reds’ poor season and the availability of Xabi Alonso.
That’s according to the latest information from James Pearce, who’s been addressing queries from LFC supporters in a Q&A for The Athletic ahead of what could be a pivotal summer for the Merseyside club both on and off the pitch.
The Dutchman has come under intense scrutiny over the past few months, with several ex-Liverpool players questioning whether he’s the right man for the job. His cause hasn’t been helped by Xabi Alonso’s sacking at Real Madrid in January, since which there’s been constant speculation linking our former midfielder with a return to Anfield in a coaching capacity.
Pearce: FSG set to stick with Slot for now
Replying to one question as to whether the Spaniard would be ‘the perfect fit’ to take over from Slot, Pearce outlined: ‘Currently, everything points to owner Fenway Sports Group sticking with Slot.
‘If that position changes then Alonso would be a strong contender, but contacts I’ve spoken to say there’s a misconception that the Spaniard was Liverpool’s first choice after Klopp stepped down two years ago.
‘They insist that Alonso wasn’t seriously considered because he had already made it clear he would be staying at Leverkusen for another season. Slot consistently came out on top in the different metrics Liverpool used in their data-led search for Klopp’s successor.’
