Xabi Alonso has had his say on Jurgen Klopp’s tenure as Liverpool manager.
The Bayern Munich midfielder left Anfield in 2009 for Real Madrid, but remains a beloved figure amongst Liverpool fans after his five successful years with the club.
While some foreign players fail to adapt to English culture, Alonso undoubtedly understood what it meant to be a Liverpool player, and remains a fan of the club 12 years after signing for them from Real Sociedad.
The 34-year-old midfielder speaks like a true fan of Liverpool when assessing Jurgen Klopp’s time at the club so far, recognising the willingness of the German to integrate himself within the culture of the club, and ability to endear himself to fans.
“It’s important to find the right man,” told ESPN.
“And I think that so far, in just a few months, he has embraced the Liverpool culture, what the club means, how the fans are, the passion you need to have to represent Liverpool. He’s a special character, I think, and that’s why he’s loving it so far. Hopefully, in the new season he can turn those good feelings into something more.”
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