Next Liverpool Manager Odds: Alonso New Favourite To Replace Struggling Slot
The pressure had been building on Arne Slot at Liverpool due to the team's disappointing form, but things are looking even more bleak for the Dutchman after Mo Salah's shocking statements at the weekend.
Betting sites have slashed the odds on Slot to be the next manager to be sacked, and former player and current Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso who currently heads the betting to replace him.
A 3-3 draw with Leeds made it just one win in the last six games for the Reds, leaving them in 10th spot in the league.
Salah watched on from the bench at Elland Road, the third game in a row that the Egyptian had failed to start, and he made some hard-hitting comments to reporters in the aftermath.
The four-time Golden Boot winner believes he has been "thrown under the bus", and also stated that he and his manager no longer have a relationship.
Slot, who still carries credit after delivering the Premier League title in his debut season, will be hoping that Salah's outburst won't affect his team, who are already struggling for consistency.
Losing the backing of star players can sometimes signal the end of a manager's tenure, but for now, at least, it is unlikely that the owners will hit the panic button and sack Slot.
Alonso, who is under pressure himself with Real Madrid, is still fondly remembered by fans and is the favourite with most football betting sites to replace Slot should the former Feyenoord boss get the sack.
His position at the Spanish giants is under the microscope, and his team were booed off the pitch after a 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo at the weekend.
That shock defeat leaves Madrid four points behind leaders Barcelona and with just one win in the last five La Liga games.
If he were to lose his job in the coming weeks, he could make a quick return to the dugout at Anfield.
Several top-level managers are also considered potential replacements for Slot, and we examine some of the main contenders.
Alonso A Fan Favourite
Alonso will always be a popular name with Liverpool supporters, but it is slightly surprising to see the former Anfield midfielder at such a short price at the head of the next Liverpool manager betting odds.
The Spaniard spent five seasons at the club between 2004 and 2009, winning the Champions League, FA Cup and UEFA Super Cup and becoming a genuine fan favourite.
His coaching reputation soared at Bayer Leverkusen, where he delivered an unbeaten Bundesliga title and a domestic double before earning a three-year deal as Real Madrid head coach from June 2025.
Alonso's time at the Bernabeu has been mixed, but, after a flurry of support, his price has been slashed to 6/4 from 12/1.
Klopp Could Come To The Rescue
Jurgen Klopp, currently the head of global football with Red Bull, is a best-priced 7/2 with some football betting sites to make what would be a remarkable return to the club.
The German oversaw a golden era during his spell at Anfield, delivering the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup and Club World Cup while rebuilding the club into a modern powerhouse.
His departure was framed as a break rather than a farewell, and many fans believe unfinished business remains after nearly a decade of transformation.
Klopp’s connection with the city, the players and the fanbase is unlike anything Liverpool have experienced in the modern era, and he would provide an instant lift in mood for supporters.
It would be a romantic reunion, but is the 58-year-old really ready for a return to management?
Glasner A Wanted Man
It might be a case of 'if you can't beat 'em, ask them to join you' for the Liverpool board - if they decide to make a change of manager.
Oliver Glasner is unbeaten in all four meetings with the Reds in 2025 in the league, Community Shield and the Carabao Cup.
Oliver Glasner's Last Four Games Against Liverpool:
Competition | Date | Fixture | ||
PL | May 25 | Liverpool | 1-1 | C Palace |
CS | Aug 10 | C Palace* | 2-2 | Liverpool |
PL | Sept 27 | C Palace | 2-1 | Liverpool |
LC | Oct 29 | Liverpool | 0-3 | C Palace |
(* won on penalties; PL - Premier League, CS - Community Shield, LC - Carabao Cup)
Glasner has done an outstanding job at Palace, guiding them to the club's first-ever major trophy, which qualified them for this season's Europa Conference League.
He has the Eagles sitting in fourth spot in the table, but with his contract set to expire next summer, Glasner is 4/1 for the Liverpool job as things stand.
Iraola Deserves To Be Discussed
Andoni Iraola is another Premier League manager in demand. Despite losing the majority of his defence in the summer, Iraola has somehow made Bournemouth even better than last season.
The Cherries are just three points behind Liverpool after 15 games, and are proving to be a difficult team to beat under the Spanish coach.
Iraola’s stock has risen considerably since joining from Rayo Vallecano in 2023, and Liverpool would almost certainly have him on their shortlist in the event of Slot leaving.
The 43-year-old is priced at 15/2 on betting apps to get the job.
Next Liverpool Manager Odds:
Manager | Odds | Betting Site |
Xabi Alonso | 6/4 | |
Jurgen Klopp | 7/2 | |
Oliver Glasner | 4/1 | |
Andoni Iraola | 15/2 | |
Steven Gerrard | 10/1 | |
Unai Emery | 12/1 | |
Julian Nagelsmann | 16/1 | |
Diego Simeone | 20/1 | |
Ange Postecoglou | 20/1 | |
Simone Inzaghi | 20/1 | |
Zinedine Zidane | 22/1 |
Gerrard To Take The Reins?
The wheels have fallen off of Steven Gerrard's managerial career, but could he be given a chance to turn it around at his beloved Liverpool?
At 10/1 with William Hill, the club legend has his supporters, but does he have the quality to take over a club of the Reds' size?
The former captain did a great job at Rangers, but he disappointed at Aston Villa and has been out of work since leaving Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq in January.
He recently turned down the chance to return to Rangers, but taking over at Liverpool would be too good to turn down, even on an interim basis.
Emery A Serial Winner
Despite being 12/1, Unai Emery’s credentials are hard to ignore - he’s lifted four Europa League trophies and won multiple domestic titles with Paris Saint-Germain in France.
Since taking over at Aston Villa in October 2022, he has steadied a struggling side and then oversaw a seventh-place finish in the 2022/23 season, followed by a fourth-place finish in 2023/24.
That top-four finish delivered Villa their first return to Europe’s elite competition in over four decades, and they currently sit third in the table, just three points behind leaders Arsenal, who they defeated last weekend.
If Liverpool opt for a seasoned rebuilder rather than a hot prospect, Emery looks like a strong contender.
Nagelsmann Has Big Club Experience
Although the likes of Glasner and Iraola are fantastic coaches, neither has experience managing an elite club like Liverpool.
Julian Nagelsmann does. The 38-year-old's spell in charge of Bayern Munich ended poorly, but he is undoubtedly a better manager because of that experience.
Nagelsmann is getting ready to lead Germany at next summer’s World Cup, but he will be eyeing a return to the club game in the near future.
The former RB Leipzig and Hoffenheim coach was one of the favourites for the job just weeks ago, but has now drifted to 16/1.
Inzaghi In The Mix
Simone Inzaghi (20/1) would bring a heavyweight CV to Anfield if Liverpool were to turn to him.
The Italian won six major trophies with Inter Milan – including the 2023/24 Serie A title, two Coppa Italia triumphs and three Supercoppa Italiana wins – and also guided them to Champions League finals in 2023 and 2025.
He is now in charge of Saudi giants Al-Hilal on a lucrative two-year deal signed in June 2025, which would make his appointment an expensive and complicated move.
Also available at 20/1 with bookmakers, Ange Postecoglou would be a surprise appointment.
The Australian manager led Tottenham to their first major trophy in 17 years by winning the 2025 UEFA Europa League, but an ill-fated 39-day spell at Nottingham Forest has severely impacted his managerial career.
Simeone And Zidane Classy Outsiders
Diego Simeone (20/1) remains one of Europe’s most respected managers, having transformed Atletico Madrid across a 14-year spell into perennial contenders at home and in Europe.
His trophy haul - including two La Liga titles and two Europa Leagues - underlines the pedigree he would bring to any club.
Zinedine Zidane (22/1) boasts an equally impressive record, having won three consecutive Champions League titles during his first spell at Real Madrid.
If Liverpool opt for a world-class coach with experience at an elite club, both Simeone and Zidane stand out as credible alternatives in the market.
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