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Still too early for Leverkusen title talk, says Alonso

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Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso insisted on Friday it was “still too early” to talk about the Bundesliga title despite his team being 13 points clear at the top of the table. Leverkusen can win their first ever Bundesliga title as early as next week, depending on the results of second-placed reigning champions Bayern Munich. […]

Amorim becomes the new favorite after Alonso rejects Liverpool

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Liverpool’s hopes of attracting Xabi Alonso back to Anfield were dashed on Friday with the Spaniard choosing to stay at Bayer Leverkusen, who he has leading the way for a first ever Bundesliga title. A Champions League champion during his time as a player at Liverpool, Alonso had quickly become the favorite to […]

Liverpool not the best choice for Alonso, according to Matthaeus

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Ballon d’Or winner Lothar Matthaeus on Wednesday said a move to Liverpool in the summer was “not the right option” for in-demand Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso. Alonso has been linked with moves to Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, clubs where he all spent time as a player, having so far done a stunning […]