The Champions League: Follow live as Liverpool take on Leverkusen
The Champions League returns with a thrilling lineup of fixtures. Former Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso makes a highly anticipated return to Anfield, this time as the manager of Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen. Alonso’s side will aim to stun his former club, adding a layer of drama to an already enticing clash. Arne Slot’s team are […]
1 year ago
Xabi Alonso spotted out running in Dublin before Europa League final
The Spaniard was taking in the sights of the city. Xabi Alonso was spotted on a run through Dublin City on Wednesday morning, just hours before his Bayer Leverkusen team take on Atalanta in the Europa League Final. The former Spanish international was spotted by passers-by as he jogged near the Rosie Hackett Bridge along […]
1 year ago
Xabi Alonso speaks about his time living in Ireland ahead of Europa League final
Xabi Alonso spent his teenage days in Co Meath Xabi Alonso spent his press conference reminiscing about his days in Ireland as a teenager ahead of the Europa League final. Alonso and his Bayer Leverkusen side are looking to continue their extraordinary season in Dublin on Wednesday night as they face Atalanta in Europe’s second […]
1 year ago
Jurgen Klopp responds to Xabi Alonso’s decision to turn down Liverpool job
“I had a similar situation.” Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has responded to the news that Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has turned down the Liverpool and Bayern Munich job, to stay where he is at for next season. Alonso had been tipped to replace Klopp ever since the German announced in January that he would […]
2 years ago
Xabi Alonso delivers huge blow to Liverpool’s new manager search
Alonso is Liverpool’s number one target Xabi Alonso has reportedly opened talks with Bayern Munich and apparently favours them over a move to Liverpool in the summer. Alonso is one of the most sought-after names in world football following his stellar work with Bayer Leverkusen that has seen them rise to the top of the […]
2 years ago
Jurgen Klopp weighs in on discussion about his successor as Liverpool manager
“There’s an incredibly strong structure behind the scenes.” Liverpool fans are mourning the pending departure of Jurgen Klopp, but the media are already looking at his potential successor, and the current manager weighed in on the conversation. No sooner had the news broke that the German native would be stepping down at the end of […]
2 years ago