Gary Lineker has claimed that Manchester City have a player who does something just like Xabi Alonso. The now-Bayer Leverkusen boss is widely considered one of the best midfielders in the history of the game. The Spaniard was a metronome in the middle of the park, famed for his spells at Liverpool and Real Madrid in particular. Lineker says £62.5 million City star is like Xabi Alonso in one wayThe retired midfielder’s passing range and ability to control a game was up there some of the best of the best. The former Real Sociedad hero won two Champions League titles, one La Liga, three Bundeslig…
