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Xabi Alonso moving to Liverpool this summer is looking less and less likely.
After previous suggestions that he could be on his way to Anfield, Chelsea are open to appointing Alonso as their next manager.
It would leave Liverpool with one less high-profile name to target should they decide to move on from Arne Slot. However, some fans would be willing to see Sebastian Hoeness come in as the Reds’ next manager.
If Xabi Alonso goes to Chelsea, who should be Liverpool’s next manager?
Credit: Haitham AL-SHUKAIRI/AFP/Getty Images Liverpool fans debate Sebastian Hoeness becoming next manager
Rousing The Kop asked fans this week if they would be happy to see Hoeness take over from the Dutchman.
You can join the debate on Liverpool’s next manager on our TalkingPoints platform.
And while other options, such as Luis Enrique, have been discussed by supporters, the general consensus was that Hoeness would be a good appointment.
One fan wrote: “2 times better than Xabi Alonso. The best replacement for Klopp, a super coach. Put pressure on the fans in the stadium.”
A second added: “Could be a very very good option he’s tactically very versatile and not stuck on one particular system.”
“Better than slot by a mile, playing nice football. 3 or 4 on my list of realistic options,” stated another.
A fourth suggested: “Take him in a heartbeat @LFC, but we’re gonna stick with Slot.”
Another wrote: “All for it. As much as I love Xabi, this guy is better fit. Bring him in.”
A sixth added: “I’d like to see Arne stay and succeed, but if there is to be a change, then for me it’s this guy. I’d be really excited to see what he could do with us,” while another commented: “This would be a great signing!”
Hoeness moving to Liverpool has been mooted previously, but it remains to be seen if both parties would look at such an appointment.
The manager has previously had spells in Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig’s youth teams before taking his first senior job at Hoffenheim.
He is now in charge of Stuttgart, where he has been since 2023, and is having a solid 2025/26 campaign.
Hoeness has guided the German side to 29 wins, seven draws and 15 defeats across all competitions, taking them to the DFB Pokal final and into a Champions League spot with one league game still to play.
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