Liverpool fans have been coming to terms with the fact that Xabi Alonso will not be their next manager. Alonso had been earmarked as the potential outstanding candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp when he leaves at the end of the season. Having just led Bayer Leverkusen to a first ever Bundesliga title – and doing it unbeaten to boot – the Spaniard could yet win a treble this year. No wonder Liverpool fans wanted him at Anfield. But, after communicating his decision to stay at Leverkusen for 2024/25, that isn’t going to happen. It was perhaps a surprise to see him stay put amid interest from Liver…
