Why Xabi Alonso should avoid Liverpool (for now)

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Xabi Alonso has led Bayer Leverkusen on a surprise Bundesliga title charge this season, managing to remain unbeaten in all competitions so far with his rapid-fire attacking style.

Now, with Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel both announcing that they are leaving their managerial posts at the end of the 2023-24 season, where should Xabi Alonso go next?

Joe Devine, JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie are joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor to figure out if the Spaniard should head to Liverpool or Bayern Munich.

This is The Athletic's Week in Football.

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00:00 Intro
00:15 Short-term considerations: Liverpool vs Bayern
04:40 Why not stay at Leverkusen?
05:47 Why short-term and long-term planning are inseparable
07:06 A comprehensive and clear career road map for Xabi Alonso
08:28 Pitfalls of succeeding dynasties
12:21 Could Alonso avoid these pitfalls at Liverpool?
20:33 Long-term planning: What's Alonso's tactical identity?
26:29 Could this work at Liverpool / Bayern?
29:18 Where should Xabi Alonso go?

#liverpool #bayern #premierleague #leverkusen #bundesliga

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Music sourced from Epidemic Sound
Additional footage sourced from AP Newsroom