Jamie Redknapp says Xabi Alonso is a suitable candidate to become Liverpool manager. He said the former Reds midfielder would bring an exciting style of play and the ability to improve players to Anfield. Alonso has been tipped to replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield after announcing last month that he would be leaving the club in the summer.
The former Liverpool midfielder has impressed for Bayer Leverkusen and will be hoping to lead the club to their first Bundesliga title in their history this season. He took a big step in that direction with a 3-0 win over title rivals Bayern Munich on Saturday afternoon. The Spaniard is keen to build on his second year in charge and has publicly denied rumors he will take over from Klopp at the end of the season.
Alonso said he feels “happy” at Leverkusen and will strive to win titles with the club. They have yet to taste defeat in the Bundesliga this season. But Redknapp believes he would be a perfect fit for the Reds. “He has tremendous skill and awareness when he plays and he continues to coach and make the game look so easy,” he told Sky Sports. “This is my second season as a manager.
The changes, the players and the style of play are amazing. The difference will be in his system.” “They play with three at the back, obviously Liverpool have played with three at the back for many years and all their success has come from playing with four at the back.” Because if he gets the job, he’s the perfect candidate right now.” “It’s a big risk and a big opportunity for him. Life is an opportunity.
I don’t know how to turn it around. But he feels it in his head, he goes to bed every night and he wants to be careful, he wants to win in Germany and when he comes to Liverpool he says: “Oh my God, that would be good for me”. “With Jurgen Klopp, you’re watching one of the greats of football. It won’t be easy, but he knows he’ll have the support of the fans if he takes on the task. Everyone believes in what they want to do.“The team played with great energy and the players’ skills improved beyond recognition. There is no candidate as good as him.’