Xabi Alonso Aims to Manage Liverpool: Former Man Utd Star Reveals His Ambitious Dream
Former Bayern Munich player Bastian Schweinsteiger believes that Xabi Alonso has a burning desire to take over as the manager of Liverpool. This comes after Jurgen Klopp recently announced that he would be stepping down as the club’s manager at the end of the season. Klopp’s departure will undoubtedly leave a huge void to fill, but Liverpool’s hierarchy has already started drawing up a shortlist of potential candidates.
Among the names being considered is Xabi Alonso, the former Liverpool midfielder who is currently managing Bayer Leverkusen. Alonso has had a successful start to his managerial career, with his team sitting at the top of the Bundesliga table. This has made him the favorite among bookmakers to take charge at Anfield.
Schweinsteiger, who played alongside Alonso at Bayern Munich, revealed in an interview with German publication ARD that he can see his former teammate becoming Liverpool’s head coach in the summer. He said, “I know Xabi and I think his big dream is to coach Liverpool. I can already imagine that it could be this summer that he is going to Liverpool.”
While Alonso has not directly addressed the speculation surrounding him, he did express his happiness at Bayer Leverkusen and his admiration for Klopp. He told reporters, “Speculation is normal but my focus is Bayer Leverkusen… I am very happy right now with my players in Leverkusen.”
Cesc Fabregas, who played with Alonso for the Spanish national team, believes that his former teammate has the right mentality to manage a club like Liverpool. Fabregas described Alonso as an intelligent and adaptable coach who understands the standards set at Liverpool. He also praised Alonso’s clear ideas and stable personality, stating that he would be capable of taking on the challenge.
As Liverpool searches for a new manager to succeed Klopp, Xabi Alonso’s name continues to circulate as a potential candidate. While Alonso has not confirmed his interest in the position, his former teammates and colleagues believe that he has the qualities and ambition to lead Liverpool to further success.
The future of Liverpool’s managerial position remains uncertain, but one thing is clear – Xabi Alonso’s dream of managing his former club is one step closer to becoming a reality.