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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot faces potential dismissal during the international break as reports indicate Xabi Alonso is in "advanced talks" to succeed him. Slot's tenure has faltered, highlighted by a recent loss to Brighton, marking Liverpool's tenth league defeat this season. Currently clinging to fifth place, Liverpool's position is precarious with Chelsea just one point behind and Brentford and Everton lurking three points away. Slot aims for Champions League qualification and hopes to win the Champions League or FA Cup, but his future remains uncertain. Speculation intensifies as Slot acknowledges the high expectations following a £150m spending spree. Liverpool Echo’s Paul Gorst notes that a mid-season appointment is improbable, emphasizing the meticulous process that led to Slot’s hiring. The club's decision on Slot’s future is imminent, with Alonso emerging as the frontrunner for the role.
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