Watch the panel on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club discuss what Xabi Alonso's appointment as Chelsea manager means for Liverpool and whether the Reds might regret not making a move for their former midfielder.

Liverpool must sack Arne Slot and replace him with Andoni Iraola, insists former Reds winger Jermaine Pennant.  Slot is facing mounting pressure on his position as Reds head coach following a poor

Xabi Alonso joins Chelsea on a four-year deal as the Blues move on from Liam Rosenior with a new recruitment plan following his Real Madrid exit.

Xabi Alonso will be bringing all manner of innovation to Chelsea this summer, including on the physical side of things.If you enjoy Chelsea News coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a

Marc: Xabi Alonso has now gone from being a Liverpool legend to a former hero, just like Michael Owen did. Going to one of your club's biggest rivals is always a big no-no. It makes you think that he would've gone to Manchester United,

Liverpool fans have had enough of Arne Slot and many would no doubt take Xabi Alonso coming in to replace the Dutchman. An Alonso return has been mooted for a while, though all the noise at present is that the Reds will not make a change and Slot will remain in the dugout.

Xabi Alonso to Chelsea, Liverpool Echoes in Stamford Bridge GambleCredit to David Ornstein of The Athletic for the original reporting that Xabi Alonso has reached a total agreement to become Chelsea

Xabi Alonso felt it was natural for Steven Gerrard to manage Liverpool before he did, as the Spaniard closes in on a return to the Premier League - but not with the Reds