Alonso’s remarkable performance this season has Bayer Leverkusen comfortably leading the Bundesliga, ten points ahead of Bayern Munich, and eyeing their maiden German title with eight matches left in the campaign.
German football icon Lothar Matthäus opines that a potential summer transition to Liverpool wouldn’t be the most suitable move for the impressive Bayer Leverkusen coach, Xabi Alonso.
Under Alonso’s guidance, Bayer Leverkusen has enjoyed an undefeated streak, currently boasting 34 victories and just 4 draws in 38 matches this season. Their dominance extends to cup competitions, with Leverkusen advancing to the German Cup semi-finals and the Europa League quarter-finals, nurturing hopes of a remarkable treble.
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Matthäus, aged 63, advises Alonso to contemplate staying with Leverkusen and furthering his commendable work, rather than succumbing to transfer speculations linking him to former clubs Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich. Klopp’s impending departure from Liverpool after nine years adds to the allure, but Matthäus suggests that Alonso might face significant challenges trying to follow Klopp’s successful legacy.
In an interview with AFP, Matthäus highlights the intricacies of succeeding Klopp at Liverpool, emphasizing the need for any incoming manager to forge their own path in continuing the club’s success. He argues that Alonso might have better prospects staying with Leverkusen, rather than facing the daunting task of rebuilding at Liverpool.
“Why make the move to Liverpool? Why depart from this exceptional team that delights us with its exquisite football, reminiscent of Barcelona’s flair twelve years ago? Coaching Liverpool post-Jurgen Klopp poses significant challenges, considering Klopp’s revered status and the legacy he’s built. It’s a tough act to follow, and one must ask, what more could be achieved?”