Xabi Alonso made a long-awaited return to Liverpool this week as supervisor of Bayer Leverkusen and as a lot as he had full concentrate on the sport, there was nonetheless time for some good moments.
With the German facet sharing a video of the midfielder’s return to Anfield, we will now see what occurred behind the scenes within the underbelly of our well-known stadium.
Talking with two members of workers, the Spaniard may very well be heard saying: “All the time a Scouser, nonetheless a Pink.”
You would see from the entire video that the 42-year-old was very completely satisfied to again at a spot he used to name dwelling.
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Xabi Alonso regarded delighted to be again at Anfield
You would see from Rafa Benitez’s former participant in the way in which that he touched the ‘This is Anfield’ sign within the tunnel, that he nonetheless has a delicate spot for the membership.
Add on the reception at the end of the game from the house supporters, the love could be very a lot mutual between a former participant and the followers that used to observe him play.
After we think about that the function Arne Slot at present holds was touted to be given to our former No.14, it’s good to see that this hasn’t impacted any emotions both approach from all events involved.
Our paths could nicely cross once more sooner or later but it surely feels that L4 will all the time be a house for a midfield maestro who helped us win the 2005 Champions League trophy.
You possibly can view Alonso’s feedback (from 0:40) by way of Bayer 04 Leverkusen on YouTube:
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