Xabi Alonso faces Chelsea dilemma
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Xabi Alonso could be about to make a big mistake - but he doesn't have much choice
Liverpool fans have an affinity with Xabi Alonso but he could end up elsewhere in the Premier League this summer — as much as anything, because his other choices are so limited
Xabi Alonso has been out of work since being sacked by Real Madrid earlier this year; Chelsea are looking for a permanent replacement for Liam Rosenior, who was let go after just four months in charge;
In recent days, former Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso has been linked to both Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC regarding their respective coaching positions. Chelsea has an opening, while Liverpool’s Arne Slot is on the hot seat.
Chelsea’s search for stability appears to be gathering pace, with Sky Sports reporting that Xabi Alonso has “emerged as the candidate with the best CV for the Chelsea job”. That assessment reflects both his glittering playing career and the impressive managerial work completed at Bayer Leverkusen.