Liverpool's managerial situation continues to spark debate, with the club reportedly hesitant to make a move for former midfielder Xabi Alonso despite his availability. According to one Liverpool-focused journalist, the Anfield hierarchy isn't "absolutely convinced" about Alonso as a potential successor to current boss Arne Slot, even as rumors swirl about the Spaniard's future.

The timing is intriguing. This week alone, Alonso has been linked with the Chelsea head coach vacancy, adding fuel to the fire of a potential return to Merseyside if FSG decides to part ways with the increasingly under-pressure Slot. However, reliable sources suggest Liverpool's leadership remains committed to their current manager for now.

Journalist David Lynch offered some sharp insight on BBC Radio Merseyside, pointing out a key detail: if Liverpool were truly sold on Alonso, they'd have acted already. "Even at the time that Slot was appointed, anyone you spoke to at Liverpool wasn't suggesting that Xabi Alonso was the absolute number one choice," Lynch explained. "The fact is, if Xabi Alonso was the absolute outstanding candidate as far as they were concerned at the time—he's available now, and there's a summer coming up where if you were convinced he was a slam-dunk and would absolutely do a better job than Arne Slot, then the opportunity to appoint him is there."

Lynch emphasized that the club's inaction speaks volumes. All Liverpool would need to do is pay out the final year of Slot's contract to make room for Alonso, but there's no pursuit happening. "The fact that they're not doing that, and we get the sense that it's absolutely not happening, that there's no pursuit of Alonso ongoing, I think it gives you an indication that they're not absolutely convinced about him," he added.

For Liverpool fans, this represents a fascinating crossroads. Alonso's stock has soared since his playing days at Anfield, and his managerial potential is undeniable. But for now, the club appears to be playing a waiting game, keeping their options open rather than rushing into a high-profile change. Whether this patience pays off or leads to missed opportunities remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the Reds' decision-makers aren't ready to pull the trigger just yet.