Ex-Red Xabi Alonso was linked with the manager’s job last season and now returns with Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.

We take a look at what the media in Germany are writing about Bayer Leverkusen ahead of their Champions League clash with Liverpool at Anfileld

The Spaniard's exciting side lost just once last season, but the German double-winners are finding things a little more difficult this term

Liverpool welcome Bayer Leverkusen to Anfield on matchday four of the Champions League this week. A familiar face will be in the opposition dugout as Xabi Alonso brings the Bundesliga champions to

However, it is understood that Liverpool were informed early in their search for a new manager that Alonso had no plans to parts ways with Leverkusen at the end of last season. The 42-year-old was in charge of a Leverkusen outfit who enjoyed a historic 2023-24 campaign,

Alonso was hot favourite for the Liverpool job when Jurgen Klopp announced in January he was leaving, but quickly ruled himself out of the running.

Liverpool was heavily linked with bringing Xabi Alonso back to Anfield this summer, but on his return with Bayer Leverkusen he deflected when asked if a future move could happen

Liverpool face Bayer Leverkusen in their fourth Champions League group stage match of the season Tuesday night. Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso will be returning to Anfield with his Bundesliga-winning squad,