Xabi Alonso is expected to feature on a three-man shortlist to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager at the end of the season, as per a new report.Guardiola continues to be linked with a po...
Xabi Alonso is expected to feature on a three-man shortlist to replace Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager at the end of the season, as per a new report.
Guardiola continues to be linked with a potential exit from the Etihad Stadium this summer, with under 18 months left on the Catalan’s current deal amid Manchester City’s aspirations of winning silverware on multiple fronts in the coming months.
The 54-year-old has denied speculation around a parting of ways with the Blues a year before his contract expires, when Enzo Maresca was being touted as Guardiola’s successor – before the former Manchester City academy coach was relieved of his duties as Chelsea head coach on New Year’s Day.
Manchester City lost further ground in the title race this weekend as a second-half Dominic Solanke brace cancelled goals from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo, with Arsenal boasting a six point lead at the top of the Premier League ahead of this weekend’s fixtures.
The Blues face Newcastle United in the return leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night, with Guardiola expected to shuffle his ranks ahead of Sunday’s monumental battle with Liverpool at Anfield.
However, Guardiola faces greater uncertainty over his future in what remains of the season and as reported by Telegraph Sport’s Matt Law, executives at the Etihad Stadium have identified Xabi Alonso as part of a three-man shortlist to replace Guardiola in the event of a departure at the end of the season.
This is a developing story. More to follow.
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