{"id":44957,"date":"2026-03-25T18:19:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T22:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/ornstein-drops-updates-on-liverpool-and-arne-slott-following-xabi-alonso-rumors\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T18:19:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T22:19:17","slug":"ornstein-drops-updates-on-liverpool-and-arne-slott-following-xabi-alonso-rumors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/ornstein-drops-updates-on-liverpool-and-arne-slott-following-xabi-alonso-rumors\/","title":{"rendered":"Ornstein drops updates on Liverpool and Arne Slott following Xabi Alonso rumors"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/ornstein-drops-updates-on-liverpool-and-arne-slott-following-xabi-alonso-rumors\/#David_Ornstein_says_Liverpool_intend_to_retain_Arne_Slott\" >David Ornstein says Liverpool intend to retain Arne Slott<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/25\/ornstein-drops-updates-on-liverpool-and-arne-slott-following-xabi-alonso-rumors\/#Liverpool_will_make_final_decision_after_season_ends\" >Liverpool will make final decision after season ends<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>David Ornstein of The Athletic has rubbished escalating reports that Liverpool are ready to replace Arne Slott with Xabi Alonso, revealing that the club&#8217;s hierarchy remain firmly committed to the Dutchman.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Despite a poor defense of the Premier League title this season, with the Reds slipping to 10 league defeats, the internal message from Anfield is for stability rather than passive change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Michael Edwards remains in touch with Xabi Alonso, according to the latest report from BILD, suggesting the Spaniard could return to Anfield next season in his place in the slot.<\/p>\n<p>But Ornstein has moved to clarify the club&#8217;s actual position, suggesting that the &#8220;noise&#8221; surrounding the change does not reflect the reality within the boardroom.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"David_Ornstein_says_Liverpool_intend_to_retain_Arne_Slott\"><\/span>David Ornstein says Liverpool intend to retain Arne Slott<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Speaking on The Athletic FC Podcast (via AnythingLFC_), Ornstein gave an update on Slott&#8217;s job security and said the club is actively planning for his future with him at the helm.<\/p>\n<p>Those within the club believe Slot&#8217;s sacking is not on the agenda, despite mounting pressure following last weekend&#8217;s Premier League defeat.<\/p>\n<p>He said: &#8220;Despite reports to the contrary, all our information is that Liverpool are sticking with Arne Slott.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are not thinking of changing the manager. They are planning with him and their priority is to give him the profile of a team to be successful.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_will_make_final_decision_after_season_ends\"><\/span>Liverpool will make final decision after season ends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although we fully support the current stance, the pressure remains high as the 2025\/26 campaign enters its final stages.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool currently sit in fifth place, chasing Aston Villa in the race for the final Champions League spot.<\/p>\n<p>He seems to be completely inferior to Slott in terms of weight class, but if he fails to join Europe&#8217;s elite competition, it will become increasingly difficult to justify his position in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>With Xabi Alonso reportedly &#8216;ready&#8217; to return as manager and demanding a say in the team&#8217;s plans, the Spaniard&#8217;s shadow will continue to loom over Anfield until Slott stabilizes his form on the pitch.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>David Ornstein of The Athletic has rubbished escalating reports that Liverpool are ready to replace Arne Slott with Xabi Alonso, revealing that the club&#8217;s hierarchy remain firmly committed to the Dutchman. 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