Xabi Alonso is preparing to decline managing Tottenham Hotspur amid rumors that Thomas Frank might leave the club.
On 19 Jan 2026 GMT+7, news emerged about Xabi Alonso, who was recently dismissed from managing Real Madrid after a 2-3 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup.
Meanwhile, despite Liverpool fans booing Jürgen Klopp after a 1-1 home draw with Burnley—despite the team being unbeaten in their last 12 games (6 wins, 6 draws)—many feel the "Reds" should perform better and want a managerial change. However, Liverpool still supports Klopp.
According to The Independent, Tottenham executives are considering Thomas Frank's future and whether to keep him or dismiss him before the match against Borussia Dortmund on the night of Tuesday, 20 Jan 2026 (early Wednesday at 03:00 GMT+7). If Spurs decide to dismiss Frank, Xabi Alonso will also decline their offer to become manager.
This leaves Liverpool fans with a chance to see Xabi Alonso return to Anfield once again as their manager.