Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso dodged questions about taking over at Anfield and insisted he does not return to the city as a tourist. Alonso was hot favourite for the Liverpool job when Jurgen Klopp announced in January he was leaving, but quickly ruled himself out of the running before guiding Bayer Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title. He has already been linked with a return to another of his former clubs Real Madrid to succeed Carlo Ancelotti, but he refused to speculate on whether coming to Anfield would be a consideration.
Liverpool at the moment is one of the best if not the best in Europe, they are showing that in a very strong Premier League and the Champions League.
Alonso remains a crowd favourite and there is every chance the Kop will sing his name at some point on Tuesday night.
Select your favourite newsletters and get the best of Roscommon Herald delivered to your inbox. Mon, 04 Nov, - Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso dismisses Liverpool links on return to Anfield Alonso was hot favourite for the Liverpool job when Jurgen Klopp announced in January he was leaving, but quickly ruled himself out of the running.
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