Alonso spent a successful five-year spell with the Reds till 2009, winning several trophies along the way.
Liverpool are planning to think about the future after Jurgen Klopp. Xabi Alonso is on the radar of the Merseyside club and can take the role of manager. Bayer Leverkusen’s manager has caught the attention of Liverpool.
Alonso is fondly remembered for his time at Anfield and his role in the team’s Champions League victory in 2005. Journalist Ben Jacobs has suggested that Xabi Alonso is commanding attention from the club’s hierarchy.
The ex-Liverpool star helped Bayer Leverkusen to improve their game this season. They are now at the top of the Bundesliga table. They have won 10 games out of 11 and are two points ahead of Bayern.
Alonso spent a successful five-year spell with the Reds till 2009, winning several trophies along the way.
Ben Jacobs recently spoke to GIVEMESPORT and the journalist claimed that his existing connection with the club could hold him in good stead. He said, “It is going to be really interesting because even though there’s nothing imminent or concrete, and even though Klopp is not under threat, because Liverpool are planners, much like Brighton, they will be well aware of Alonso and they will be keeping close eyes on him.
“But in the media, a lot of people will jump on these headlines, a lot of people will take what’s said out of context. And just because Liverpool are looking at Alonso, that doesn’t mean that Klopp is going, he is under threat, or he is unwanted.
“It just means that Liverpool are planning far enough ahead that they’re sensible, and that their succession plan means they are never going to be in a situation with a manager or with a player whereby there’s panic.”
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