Alonso, a former Liverpool player, is fondly remembered for his time at Anfield and his role in the team’s Champions League victory in 2005. The ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid star has been catching the eye in charge of Bayer Leverkusen this season, with Alonso having transformed their fortunes. Appointed a little over a year ago, the one-time midfielder has taken them from a relegation scrap in Germany’s top flight, to the top of the Bundesliga table. Couple that with his imperious record in European competition too, and it’s easy to see why top clubs across the continent are keeping tabs on Alonso, with Liverpool just one of several sides eyeing the Spanish coach up.
Alonso a Reds fan favourite after profitable spell at Anfield But of course, Alonso will be best remembered for the part he played in Liverpool’s remarkable Champions League victory over AC Milan back in 2005. Scoring the third and final goal for the Reds that day, Alonso helped Liverpool come from three goals down against the Italian side, before the Merseyside outfit went on to win the competition by virtue of a penalty shootout. Remembered fondly as a result, there has been talk of Alonso making a return to Anfield as a manager in the coming years.
Alonso being watched by Liverpool hierarchy as potential Klopp replacement
Xabi Alonso’s success as the manager of Bayer Leverkusen has caught the attention of Liverpool, who are considering him as a potential successor to Jurgen Klopp.
However, Liverpool may face competition from top clubs across Europe to hire Alonso as their manager.
Liverpool are now ‘planning’ their post-Jurgen Klopp succession plan, with former Reds star Xabi Alonso commanding attention from the club’s hierarchy, journalist Ben Jacobs has suggested.
A well-revered name on the Anfield Kop, Alonso spent a successful five-year spell with Liverpool between 2004 and 2009, winning several trophies along the way. Notching up over 200 appearances during that time, the midfield anchor will be remembered for his classy playing style and connection with fellow Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.
Given his start to life in the dugout, it’s no surprise Alonso is attracting so much interest. The next big thing in European football management, Alonso’s showings with Bayer Leverkusen has seen him wriggle a way onto the list of potential Klopp replacements.
