[The Athletic] Despite the loss against City, Xabi Alonso’s dismissal was not seriously considered last night. However, a defeat against 11th-placed Alaves in La Liga on Sunday would set off all t...

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Original Title: [The Athletic] Despite the loss against City, Xabi Alonso’s dismissal was not seriously considered last night. However, a defeat against 11th-placed Alaves in La Liga on Sunday would set off all the alarm bells. The potential replacements are reserve team manager Alvaro Arbeloa, and Zinedine Zidane