22 Apr 2026 14:34:13
Hello all,
After further talks this week, it looks increasingly likely that Xabi Alonso will not be the next Liverpool manager.
No further information, but been told as of now a deal is off.
I've been told Sebastian Hoeness would be 100% ready to accept the LFC job if approached again.
Ta.
{Ed025's Note - cheers Carra..
22 Apr 2026 14:55:31
Oh this is interesting, cheers Carra.
Higher ups maybe not sure on Alonso then?
Ken
22 Apr 2026 14:55:55
Jaysus
22 Apr 2026 14:56:32
That's a shame.
Anyone but Slot would do for now.
22 Apr 2026 14:56:53
Crickey.
I wonder why he's no longer joining?
Hoeness, any good? Don't know much about him.
Does anyone know who else we are interested in?
22 Apr 2026 14:57:52
Thanks Carra. Is Slot still expected to leave in the summer?
22 Apr 2026 14:59:54
Cheers Carra, been following Sabastian for some time, i'd be very happy with his appointment ?
22 Apr 2026 15:00:35
Oh man now the ITKs are contradicting each other
Well, if this is the update I'm ok with Xabi not coming. Love him and would love the affinity and the story but feel like we are crying out for someone with a bit more experience.
22 Apr 2026 15:03:29
Good to hear from you Carra
Thanks mate
22 Apr 2026 15:03:30
Dont know what I feel. Maybe relieved, since I don't think Alonso would be the messiah everyone thinks he is. That said, I can't wait for Slot to be out the door.
22 Apr 2026 15:04:59
Wow ?
22 Apr 2026 15:05:29
Wow, out of interest Carra taking Xabi out
of the equation, if it was your choice who do you think best suits us who is potentially achievable to bring in.
22 Apr 2026 15:05:40
I'm at the point of desperation where Bob Holness would do me, but that guy, Iraola, Enrique, Alonso are all good enough imho.
22 Apr 2026 15:09:36
Waiting for the meltdown on here for the next few hours
22 Apr 2026 15:10:44
I will not be too disappointed if Xabi doesn't join. The style of play is quite methodical and controlled. My top choice is Iraola. However, it seems more and more likely Slot might actually stay. In that case, let's hope he can reflect on the season, and play intense, attacking football. As long as we keep that up, I have no doubt the results will follow.
22 Apr 2026 15:10:47
Well that's interesting. and upsetting
Thanks carra.
Hopefully it means we are exploring other avenues and not sticking with slot. and definitely not offering a new contract (if he has changed his mind about leaving)
I assume the club set up of coach, not manager is the main reason and the club are in with Edwards and Hughes. which seems strange as they only have a year left.
Absolutely happy with Hoeness have to say. you not mentioned Iriaola. is he not on the agenda or is he expected at Man United still? .
As a famous John W tweet once said.
What have they been smoking??!!
22 Apr 2026 15:11:48
Enrique would be no.1 for me, if he could be tempted to leave PSG, Sebastian Hoeness I believe he plays 4-2-3-1 but would be a bit of a risk but equally I guess Xabi would be to a certain extent
22 Apr 2026 15:20:19
Cheers Carra.
Christ, cat amongst the pigeons.
As previous people have mentioned, are you still fully expecting Slot to leave regardless?
Look forward to hearing
22 Apr 2026 15:20:32
Maybe goes to Bayern? Kompany to city? Pep to retire?
22 Apr 2026 15:24:35
Thanks for the update, Carra. Do you have any guesses on why the deal is off? Any chance of its revival?
22 Apr 2026 15:27:06
Think this news may have dropped at the worst time. With all the noise of Slot staying flying around and Carra dropping this(i understand hoeness was mentioned in post) I suspect a lot of doom and gloom on here coming.
22 Apr 2026 15:32:07
Thanks, Carra.
I guess the noise about Xabi wanting greater influence over recruitment could have some truth in it.
Very disappointing given Hughes and Edwards are openly flirting with Saudi Arabia jobs on a constant basis.
22 Apr 2026 15:33:11
He's going to stay isn't he.
22 Apr 2026 15:35:17
Same query as Shipley, wonder if this means Slot has had a change of heart also if recent talk about him also wanting to leave is true?
22 Apr 2026 15:35:24
This is definitely to do with those di**heads Hughes and Edwards.
Xabi prob wants full control on transfers and these 2 egos maniacs are not allowing it.
I'm genuinely worried about the future now.
Really thought we'd get Alonso in and get back where we belong.
Don't know much about Hoeness but ed1 rates him. That'll do me.
Anyone but Slot!
22 Apr 2026 15:36:21
As long as there WILL be a new manager!
There will now be loads of rumours as to why Alonso won't be taking over, so we best get prepared for the 'so called ITK's' to be dropping posts every hour.
22 Apr 2026 15:37:31
This has not made my day haha but cheers for the info carra, very much appreciated.
22 Apr 2026 15:38:08
Slot staying looks like.
Robbo, Salah already leaving, McAlister, Jones, Alison linked elswhere too, looks like Slot won and is staying
22 Apr 2026 15:40:00
Thanks Carra
Disappointing but not as disappointing as Slot staying. Do you feel Hoeness would be approached, I believe he was the preference playing style of some people on here, never seen his teams play but as long as its not the same as this dross it will be an improvement.
Keep the posts coming as regardless of the crap being said on here at time all the ITK info is appreciated.
22 Apr 2026 15:46:57
Cheers Carra. Is this because Alonso wouldn't want Edwards/Hughes having so much say in players etc?
22 Apr 2026 15:57:57
As expected. Edwards and Hughes clearly digging their heels in with transfers. Another season with Slot or another yes man incoming to appease the egos of Edwards and his chums. Another long season ahead
22 Apr 2026 15:57:57
That more or less clarifies what the window cleaner said last week when he asked if Xabi was coming in & was replied with a shake of the head
22 Apr 2026 16:00:52
Talk about kicking a bloke when he's already down. That only means he still gunna be here next season. Can't see us going back in for Hoeness if we have said no to Alonso. Or is this an Iraola smokescreen?
22 Apr 2026 16:07:39
Damn looks like he's all set for Man City then or even Chelsea if they pay off rosenior
I think the best way to handle all this is the disappear to a remote island until August and then turn in your phone and have a look at what is happening at lfc lol
22 Apr 2026 16:13:03
I can only take that as a possible that he goes to City instead.
22 Apr 2026 16:18:23
Iraola ? for the reds revolution.
22 Apr 2026 16:18:37
Hoeness is talented but to me represents the biggest risk out of Alonso, Iraola, Flick and Hoeness (the four realistic options I would consider). He has reached the ceiling of what can be achieved at Stuttgart but is unproven when it comes to the Premier League, Europe and winning titles.
He is also a Bayern man through and through due to his own and family connections to the club. If he's a genuinely elite manager, it is inevitable he will manage there in the future. I doubt we would have his long-term loyalty.
I hope the issues with Alonso can be resolved.
22 Apr 2026 16:34:27
I won't be watching anywhere near as much if Slot stays.The most insipid football since Roy Hodgson. I just can't do it.
Its heartbreaking seeing all the work and confidence Klopp gave this club, city and fans evaporate in 18 months. I've lived through the 80's, Houllier, Benitez, Hodgson, a Kenny comeback, Rogers, Evans, Sounness etc
I just couldn't take another season of Slot.
22 Apr 2026 16:41:31
Thanks for the information Carra.
The club is a shambles though.
22 Apr 2026 16:46:54
I would see this as good news bad news.
Bad news is Alonso is your preferred choice to manage the club
Good news if you want slot gone, because if the club are actively involved in talks with another manager that smacks that the current incumbent is off.
22 Apr 2026 16:51:19
Thanks Carra. Very interesting
22 Apr 2026 16:57:40
If it's not Alonso I worry he'll end out at Chelsea or Arsenal and smash it.
22 Apr 2026 17:01:31
Carra,
I respectfully dislike this rumour.
Diddly out
22 Apr 2026 17:24:09
Ffs..
22 Apr 2026 17:32:40
I've never felt like Alonso wants LFC.
Still Iraola for me, he's the most Klopp-like in terms of tactics and intensity.
Hoeness more of a risk as he's never done it in the Prem.
Alonso to ManU would sting but not surprise me.
{Ed025's Note - Rosenior is out of work now Ron..you never know mate.. :)
22 Apr 2026 17:42:46
Iraola please
22 Apr 2026 17:49:39
Who's old enough to remember when Michael Edwards was the messiah?
More money to buy Isak than Cherki, Guehi and Semenyo combined has killed that.
22 Apr 2026 17:58:31
Not questioning your information Carra but what's changed? We have gone through the whole season expecting Xabi to take the reins?
22 Apr 2026 17:59:33
Good decision as better managers will be available next year. This year is going to be a musical chairs for mangers after world cup as every damn club needs one and their will be too much movement.
We have a manager, he will need to prove himself next year to earn that extension or we can be in the market for enrique, emery, carlo and perhaps klopp who knows
22 Apr 2026 18:34:37
So you want to continue with dross like the last 18 months Cafu. We have a manager yes but alas he's the problem with the results & more importantly the performances
22 Apr 2026 19:00:08
Thanks Carra, if anyone gives you hassle ignore them or better yet name and shame them if they want to act like kids treat them like it.
A bit disappointed as was hopeful of Alonso, but if he wanted assurances or control the club wasn't willing to give not much can be done.
Hopefully means someone like Enrique could be persuaded but I doubt it as I hear he feels he hasn't completed the project at PSG.
But it does mean the club is looking so finger crossed.
22 Apr 2026 19:19:55
Carra - just to follow on from the original post do you see Hoeness most likely now or a revisit of those previously spoken with which included Fabregas, Enrique etc?
22 Apr 2026 19:28:31
Thanks a million Carra. We really appreciate any information you can give us mate
22 Apr 2026 21:30:03
Assume we are talking the Stuttgart manager his name is Sebastian HoneneB (Germany B squiggle)
RM apparently looking at him.
22 Apr 2026 22:33:14
Is it that Alonso wouldn't have enough say in transfer dealings?