Reasons revealed why Liverpool should not dismiss Klopp and appoint Alonso as manager now (video).
On 23 January 2026, Meng Summerhill, a well-known international football expert, shared interesting views regarding Liverpool, the famous English Premier League club, amid fan calls for a managerial change due to Jurgen Klopp's underwhelming performance.
Although Liverpool remains unbeaten in 13 consecutive matches, the longest streak among the top five European leagues at present, some "The Kop" supporters remain dissatisfied with the team's playing style, finding some matches boring and others lacking effectiveness, resulting in undesired results, such as the 1-1 Premier League home draw against Burnley.
Meanwhile, rumors have intensified that Xabi Alonso, a former fan-favorite player, might become Liverpool's new manager replacing Jurgen Klopp after being dismissed by Real Madrid, making him available to return to his old club.
However, Meng Summerhill believes Liverpool should not change managers right now. He explained on the "Clear on the Sidelines" program on Thairath Sport, "If you ask me, I think they should wait until the end of the season to evaluate. At the end, did they make the top 4? Did they win any cups? Did they get bonuses?"
"If they fail in both, then see if the approach is viable. If they finish in the top 4, that’s okay and gives them a good position. Ultimately, for me, the main focus should be on the performance on the pitch. Even if they don’t make top 4 or win cups, if there’s potential for improvement, they should keep the manager because I see there are still good aspects."
"Fans compare this season to last when Liverpool were champions, but this year they’re just fighting for top 4 and the play isn’t exciting, and the goals are few. From the fans’ perspective, they have the right to feel that way. But from behind the scenes, the owners and Klopp know the problems and have changed the playing style. I think it’s best to wait until the end of the season to assess."
"If they sack Klopp now and bring in Xabi Alonso, it would be a complete restart. Alonso would have to implement a new system, understand the players anew. It would take time to communicate and install the system, possibly waiting until the end of the season."
"Even if Alonso uses a back-four system, I believe his style won’t resemble Klopp’s. The players would have to adjust again, and Alonso would need to discuss individually with players since he wouldn’t have a preseason to experiment."
