Jurgen Klopp praises Xabi Alonso as “truly extraordinary” and refers to him as a standout young coach amid rumors linking him to Liverpool.

Leverkusen, Germany – Xabi Alonso, the coach of Bayer Leverkusen, has received high praise from Jurgen Klopp for his impressive start to his managerial career. The former Liverpool midfielder is widely tipped to succeed Klopp, and his Leverkusen side is currently sitting five points clear of Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga.

Klopp spoke highly of Alonso, describing his job as “incredible” and highlighting his exceptional footballing knowledge and coaching abilities. He also mentioned Alonso’s background in a coaching family, which has undoubtedly contributed to his success.

Alonso’s team recently secured a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Bayern Munich, impressing Klopp with their dominant performance. Klopp admitted that Leverkusen was clearly the better side in the match, which is a rare occurrence when facing Bayern. He commended Alonso for the progress he has made in such a short period of time, especially considering the young age of his team.

Klopp also praised Alonso’s signings, stating that they were exactly what Leverkusen needed. He believes that Leverkusen has a great chance of winning the cup and is also one of the favorites in the Europa League. Klopp described Alonso’s achievements as “really crazy” and believes that this could be Leverkusen’s season.

While Klopp is impressed with Alonso’s success, his current focus is on Liverpool’s Premier League match against Brentford. The game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports, and Klopp is determined to secure a victory for his team.

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