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  1. 'Boehly to lose job as Blues chairman'

    Friday's back pages

    The Daily Express

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    The Daily Express also lead on Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali potentially facing another ban. However, they also find space on the back page for a story about Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly.

    The American will be "ousted as Chelsea chairman by his fellow owners at the first opportunity after widespread criticism of the American" the paper reports. The 50-year-old has "attended many games at Stamford Bridge and taken a more hands-on role than many of his fellow investors" which is "in spite of Boehly having a smaller stake in the Blues".

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    All of this is pure conjecture. Bayern Munich's honorary president says something and because of his profile a conversation ensues. That said, I'd love Xabi Alonso at Liverpool but I could see why he'd stay at Bayer Leverkusen. He's at the start of his career, yet he'll be able to express himself at the highest level without the added pressure/expectation of a Liverpool/Bayern/Real. It'd be a smart decision if he stayed.

    Jagon in Bristol

  3. 'Gareth's 26-man squad goals'

    Friday's back pages

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    The Daily Star have inevitably gone for a pun with their headline of 'Bandro Tonali' but there's also space on their back page for an England story about Euro 2024.

    According to the paper Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate "could be given leeway to take 26 England players" to the tournament after "Uefa vowed to listen to international bosses" even though in the past Southgate has "preferred tighter 23-man squads".

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    Very disappointed by Xabi Alonso (when he confirms it) but I respect it. In an ideal world he would stay at Bayer Leverkusen refining his craft for another year then come to Liverpool. But I think that’s it from him. Real Madrid will definitely be picking him up after Leverkusen. But with the sporting director staff mostly sorted there will always be a plan B and so on. Trust the club.

    Oliver in Barrow

  5. 'Tonali in new bets shock'

    Friday's back pages

    Daily Mirror

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    The Daily Mirror hones in on Sandro Tonali being been charged with misconduct by the Football Association for alleged breaches of betting rules. Tonali "could face another ban for allegedly placing 50 bets on football matches after joining Newcastle" the paper reports but the club "hope any potential sanctions will not be added to the 10-month suspension he is currently serving".

  6. Get Involved - Liverpool's next manager

    Liverpool's hunt for a new manager took a dramatic twist last night.

    Will Xabi Alonso regret turning down the opportunity to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool?

    Are modern managers so defined by their own perceived arc of career progression that football romance and sentimentality goes out the window?

    Who should the Reds turn to now?

    We'd love to know your thoughts on the above, and anything else football wise you might want to get off your chest.

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  7. 'Liverpool end chase for Alonso'

    Friday's back pages

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    The Daily Telegraph's sport section also leads on the news Xabi Alonso will turn down the chance to take over at Anfield despite the Bayer Leverkusen boss having seemed to be "the anointed one" after "extravagant praise" from outgoing Reds boss Jurgen Klopp.

    "Liverpool are sure there are others capable of moving the squad forward in the full-throttle style which has become the norm under Klopp," writes the paper's Merseyside patch reporter Chris Bascombe in his piece. "They will have their own ideas on a successor, while the club’s data analysts, led by Will Spearman, have already been compiling dossiers on those most suitable for the post. "

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    I believe at Liverpool we should go back to the old Boot room and appoint Pep Lijnders as the new manager. He knows the club, the staff, the players and the academy. He wants to be a manager anyway and it worked out well for Bob Paisley, Joe Fagan and Kenny Dalglish to name a few.

    Colin in Belfast

  9. 'Alonso's no to Liverpool'

    Friday's back pages

    The Daily Mail

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    The Daily Mail put a picture of two-time European Cup-winning former Nottingham Forest defender Larry Lloyd as the main image on their back page following news of his death yesterday, but their lead story is Xabi Alonso's decision to snub the chance to replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager.

    The paper reports the Reds were "dealt a serious blow" in their search for a new manager with the "bombshell" news of Alonso's decision which leaves "Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim as the leading candidate, alongside and Brighton's Roberto Roberto De Zerbi" to take over from Klopp.

  10. Let's start by taking a look at what's making the back pages of the national newspapers, shall we?

  11. Welcome...

    Good morning.

    It's Friday, but whether it's a good Friday depends on whether you celebrate Easter and/or if your club's star player is back from injury for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

    Injury updates and team news will be very much on our agenda today with a raft of top-flight managers - including Jurgen Klopp, Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola and Erik ten Hag - set to face the media today.

    We will bring you all the key lines from news conferences and be on top of any other breaking football news including the latest on Liverpool's hunt for a new manager, and the fresh charges levied at Newcastle Sandro Tonali for alleged breaches of betting rules.

    On top of that we'll cast our net far and wide to bring you the latest transfer gossip and rumours.

    It should be a busy day. Stick with us.