Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso favours a wing-back system, meaning that Frimpong has little experience of playing as an out-and-out right-back in a back four, the formation that Liverpool utilise.

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso praised his team's determination after a commanding 5-1 win over Freiburg on Saturday, stressing the contest was more difficult than the scoreline suggested.

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Bayer Leverkusen will look to build on their recent good form and end their historic Bundesliga-winning year on a high when they host fifth-placed Freiburg on Saturday, manager Xabi Alonso said.

But there are different sides to a man often so focused and serious on camera – a man Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso called a “competitive monster” this summer after a pre-season clash.

Even with that in mind, the rumor mill has been strangely quiet for one top free agent in particular: All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso. Not so long ago, Alonso would have been one of the most ...

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso has frequently been named as a possible replacement for Ancelotti at Real Madrid.

Ancelotti also won the equivalent award at the Ballon d'Or - meaning Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso was not recognised in either for leading the German side to their first ever German double.

He headed out to Bochum fit and having had a pre-season under Davies, indeed racking up four appearances under the new Blues boss before ... an equaliser and stun Xabi Alonso's men.

“Sometimes it’s very small margins that make the difference.” He cited moments like Lance Stroll’s impressive sector times compared to Alonso during qualifying as evidence of the Canadian’s capability ...