Liverpool supporters might want to keep a close eye on the unfolding managerial drama, as a familiar world-class name has just re-entered the conversation.
After the Reds’ painful 4–1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven at Anfield, concerns around the team’s form have intensified. Liverpool have now lost eight of their last eleven fixtures, including three straight matches by three goals or more — an alarming dip for a side that lifted the Premier League trophy not long ago. Naturally, questions are rising around Arne Slot’s future as pressure builds on the club’s decision-makers.
With uncertainty swirling, bookmakers have begun listing possible successors. Expected names like Xabi Alonso, Jurgen Klopp, Oliver Glasner, and Andoni Iraola are already circulating. But one candidate stands out simply because of his legendary status in the game: Zinedine Zidane.
Zidane has been out of management since leaving Real Madrid in 2021, but his trophy cabinet needs no introduction — two La Liga titles, three Champions Leagues in a row, multiple domestic and European Super Cups, and Club World Cup triumphs. He’s also the only coach to win the Champions League three consecutive times, a run that famously included beating Liverpool in the 2018 final.
Despite staying largely under the radar since his Madrid exit, Zidane recently hinted that his break from coaching may be ending soon. His simple but telling message to reporters: “It will happen soon.”
That was enough to send Liverpool fans into speculation mode, especially given his previous admiration for the club. Back in 2021, Zidane praised Liverpool as “a complete team,” highlighting their depth and structure rather than just individual talents — comments that resonated strongly with Reds supporters.
Still, a move to Anfield appears unlikely at this stage. Insider reports suggest Zidane is keeping his focus on one long-term dream: managing the France national team. He is believed to be waiting patiently for the opportunity to take over after the 2026 World Cup, a goal he has never hidden from the public. Even Thierry Henry has confirmed that Zidane is biding his time for the Les Bleus job rather than jumping into club football.
For now, as Liverpool try to regain stability under Slot, Zidane’s looming return to management adds yet another twist to an already tense period. Whether his comeback impacts Anfield or unfolds elsewhere, fans will be watching his next move very closely.
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