Florentino Perez eyeing Jurgen Klopp as Xabi Alonso replacement
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is under a lot of pressure after a mediocre start to the season, and Jurgen Klopp is an option to replace the Spanish tactician.
Xabi Alonso did an exceptional job in Germany with Bayer Leverkusen, and Real Madrid were hoping to build a dynasty under him. However, the move has not gone according to plan so far.
Real Madrid are second in the league table, already four points behind Barcelona, and they have been quite mediocre in the UEFA Champions League as well. It seems that the Spanish club could look to make a change in the coming months. They are looking at former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp as a potential replacement, as per Fichajes.
Can Real Madrid convince Klopp to return?
It remains to be seen whether they can convince the German tactician to return to management. Klopp left Liverpool in 2024, and he has strongly hinted that he might not ply his trade in the coaching sphere again. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
There is no doubt that Klopp is a world-class manager, and he would be an exceptional acquisition for Real Madrid. There have been potential rumours of a return to Liverpool as well. It will be interesting to see if the manager is willing to return in the coming months.
Real Madrid have a talented squad, and they are expected to win the league title and the UEFA Champions League. So far, they have not shown performances of that level. It remains to be seen whether Alonso can get the best out of his team in the coming months.
There is no doubt that the Spaniard is a talented young manager with a bright future. The 44-year-old tactician has shown his ability in Germany, and he has the quality to manage in Spain as well.
The title race is still very much within their grasp, and they could put Barcelona under pressure if they can go on a winning run now. However, they need to raise their performance levels dramatically to win the UEFA Champions League. It remains to be seen whether the Spaniard can hold onto his job.