What Xabi Alonso was doing during Liverpool FA Cup defeat speaks volumes

What Xabi Alonso did during Liverpool’s FA Cup loss is very telling.

current events in Liverpool with As Bayer Leverkusen’s incredible Bundesliga season continues, Xabi Alonso is one of the favorites to replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.

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06:00, 19 MAR 2024 By Isaac Seelochan, Sport Central Audience Writer
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The Liverpool position is reportedly linked to Xabi Alonso.
The Liverpool position is reportedly linked to Xabi Alonso. (Photo credit: Getty Images/Alex Grimm)
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With their 3-2 victory over Freiburg on Sunday, Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen extended their winning streak across all competitions to 38 games.

As Alonso’s team gets closer to an unexpected championship victory, the outcome kept Leverkusen 10 points ahead of Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga standings. With eight games remaining, Leverkusen needs to win five more to secure the German league championship.

Leverkusen’s most recent victory occurred on Sunday during Liverpool’s 4-3 FA Cup loss at Manchester United. The Reds’ dreams of a historic quadruple came to an end at Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag’s team won the quarterfinal match thanks to a late goal from Amad Diallo in extra time.

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The fact that legendary manager Jurgen Klopp resigned from Liverpool in the summer made their loss to their fierce rivals all the more painful. The Reds are still in the running for a treble, with the Premier League title race wide open and a trip to the Europa League quarterfinals against Atalanta assured. Despite this, the German will still end the season with a trophy after winning the Carabao Cup in February.

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We created a horrific Premier League season simulation of Liverpool’s title run-in. Alonso is considered as one of the top candidates to succeed Klopp this summer, and Leverkusen’s strong results are enhancing his already burgeoning coaching career. Leverkusen might finish the 2023–24 season with three trophies, just like Liverpool.

Leverkusen leads the Bundesliga title race by a wide margin, and they are also in the German Cup semifinals. On May 22, at Dublin Arena, they may play Klopp’s Reds in the Europa League final.

When discussing potential connections to the Liverpool position, Alonso has previously stated that his attention is on the work he is doing in Germany, saying, “Speculation is normal, my focus is here on Bayer Leverkusen.” Right now, I am really content with my players at Leverkusen.

Naturally, there was a lot of surprise in Liverpool. I have a lot of respect and admiration for what Jurgen accomplished there. Here, I am truly content. I’m having fun at work here.

“Every day feels like a challenge to me, and every game is that. I’m traveling through Leverkusen in style. I’m not sure about the next one. I’m reflecting on my current location. I am happy and in a wonderful place right now.