Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso continues to be linked with Liverpool (Image: Dennis Agyeman/Europa Press via Getty Images)

Liverpool would be a 'great' club for Xabi Alonso to coach, says Brazilian legend Rivaldo, who in truth hopes the Spaniard survives a challenging period to continue as the boss of Real Madrid. Reports from Spain have suggested a rift between Alonso and his players, who between themselves have won two out of their last six matches.

That mixed run of form began with a 1-0 defeat to the Reds at Anfield in the Champions League at the start of November. With Real Madrid's next outing in the same competition at home to Manchester City, rumours would hint defeat would spell the end of Alonso's tenure after just seven months in charge.

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