Xabi Alonso made his return to Anfield as a supervisor on Tuesday evening as Bayer Leverkusen misplaced 4-0, however his keep in Liverpool didn’t finish that night.
Alonso obtained a heat reception from Liverpool supporters earlier than and after his aspect’s humbling within the Champions League, as a marker of his connection to the membership.
“I actually admire and am grateful that even after so a few years that I come right here and I’ve that bond with the membership,” the Spaniard mirrored afterwards.
“It was good, however it will have been nicer with a greater end result. We should transfer on.”
Leverkusen have hardly ever misplaced beneath Alonso’s administration, so the character of their defeat at Anfield was definitely sudden.
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However, naturally, there was no bitter feeling in the direction of his former membership, with the 42-year-old in actual fact accepting Liverpool’s provide of staying to work on the AXA Coaching Centre the next day.
Leverkusen shared an replace on their official Twitter web page, writing: “Thanks on your hospitality, LFC!”
Alonso’s Leverkusen aspect had been put via their paces on the Reds’ coaching floor on Wednesday, which is uncommon as golf equipment invariably fly straight dwelling after Champions League fixtures.
There is no such thing as a doubt this was aided by the connection between Alonso and Liverpool, and got here with Leverkusen not in motion once more till Saturday afternoon.
The German aspect then travelled again afterward Wednesday, permitting them to relaxation up and practice on Merseyside with out requiring a full day without work.
Alonso has made rare visits again to Liverpool lately, together with for charity matches at Anfield, and he was even tipped to take over as supervisor upon Jurgen Klopp‘s resignation.
That job went to Arne Slot as a substitute, however there stays a constructive relationship with the Reds’ former midfielder, who stated earlier than the sport: “To be again right here is all the time particular.
“You discover the event of the membership, I see the brand new Anfield Highway Stand – it appears fairly wonderful.”
