Brad Friedel believes Xabi Alonso would be a "great option" to succeed Arne Slot (Image: Getty Images)

Brad Friedel believes Xabi Alonso would be a good option to replace Liverpool head coach Arne Slot. The former Reds goalkeeper has claimed that the Spaniard can succeed at Anfield but admits it is unlikely that it will transpire.

Slot is at a crucial period of his Liverpool tenure as he faces an important week with three Premier League matches against West Ham, Sunderland and Leeds. The Reds are looking to bounce back domestically after a turgid 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, as they moved out of the bottom three with the win.

The misery surrounding Anfield was compounded in midweek when PSV Eindhoven ran out 4-1 winners, heaping pressure on the future of Slot. READ MORE : M

See Full Page