Xabi Alonso is set to return to Anfield as Liverpool prepare to host Bayer Leverkusen in a UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday. The Spaniard is adored at Liverpool for his exploits as a player as he won Europe’s biggest competition in 2005, while he was also part of the team that lost the final to AC Milan two years later. Alonso rejected the chance to replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss as he felt it would benefit his career to remain in Germany for another season at least. Liverpool swiftly moved on to Arne Slot and their decision has already paid dividends, with the Dutchman winning 1…
