Could Xabi Alonso Solve Identity Crisis at Man United?

Manchester United are on high alert after Real Madrid's shock move to sack Xabi Alonso following the defeat to FC Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup. Los Blancos came back twice but ultimately lost to a deflected goal from Raphinha, which sealed Barca's second consecutive Supercopa de España title.

It is being reported that Xabi was sacked due to a lack of authority and his inability to bring out the best in his star players. Even though he got little time to implement his ideas fully, at a club like Real Madrid, immediate success can save you in the long term.

Xabi Alonso failed to tick any of these boxes and was thus shown the exit door. Meanwhile, rumours suggest that Manchester United are exploring every possible option and are monitoring the Xabi Alonso situation closely, despite appointing Michael Carrick as interim manager for the rest of the season.

Manchester United crisis is no secret to the world now, as the Red Devils recently bowed out of the Third Round in the FA Cup, following a 2-1 defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford. The loss meant another trophyless season for Manchester United, which has made matters worse for everyone involved with the club.

Xabi Alonso Being Monitored by Man United Board

According to reports, Xabi Alonso is being seen as a potential candidate for the United job. The INEOS believe that the German has it in him to bring the glory days back at the red side of Manchester. The probable reasons that are being listed as to why Xabi could solve the crisis at one of the richest football clubs, Man United, include his tactical prowess and his ability to adapt to the game very quickly.

Another factor that is playing a big role in the Manchester United board's decision is that Xabi Alonso is a relatively younger manager, who could be trusted to build his own system from scratch. On top of that, his front-foot approach in a game or dealing with massive egos in the squad has also impressed the United board.

However, the Germans' recent dealings with Vinicius Jr. and one of the best players in the world currently, Kylian Mbappe, in the Madrid dressing room could raise a few questions on how good he actually is in managing those egos for the betterment of the team. Another barrier for Manchester United could be Xabi Alonso's affinity towards Liverpool, as he was one of their own in his playing days and has not shied away from expressing his admiration for coaching the Merseyside club sometime in the future.

Nobody really knows if Xabi Alonso would be the right fit for Manchester United.

He is a young blood who can achieve great things in his managerial career, but the way things have panned out for all the managers at Manchester United in the recent past might make the German think twice before making a final decision, regardless of a lucrative offer from the club.