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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was on Real Madrid's shortlist to replace Zinedine Zidane in the summer.

Real boss Julen Lopetegui finds himself under increasing pressure already after a poor start to the season.

The European champions haven't won or scored a goal in any of their last four matches in all competitions.

Saturday's defeat to Alaves left Real in fourth in the La Liga table amid suggestions the board are already looking to replace former Spain boss Lopetegui.

He arrived under a cloud this summer after initially agreeing to take over after the World Cup, before Spain FA chiefs axed him on the eve of the tournament.

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But Mundo Deportivo reports things could have been very different, with Klopp high on their wishlist to replace Zidane.

The Frenchman's final match in charge was the Champions League final victory over Liverpool in Kiev.

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Klopp is believed to have been on an initial three-man shortlist to take over, alongside Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino and Juventus boss Max Allegri.

The German is believed to have given Real short shrift with Liverpool unwilling to even entertain the prospect of Klopp moving to Madrid.