The TNT Sports panel discusses the advantages and disadvantages of Xabi Alonso’s potential decision between Liverpool, Bayern Munich, or staying where he is.

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is currently facing a tough decision between two prestigious clubs, Bayern Munich and Liverpool. According to TNT Sports’ James Horncastle and Michael Owen, Alonso, who has led Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga table in his first senior managerial role, is highly sought after by his former clubs.

Horncastle believes that succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool would be a difficult task for Alonso, as anyone who has to follow in Klopp’s footsteps will find it challenging. On the other hand, Owen points out that Bayern Munich is currently struggling in the league, and Alonso can’t do any worse than their current performance. Since Bayern always win the league, it would be expected for the next person to do well.

At the end of the season, Thomas Tuchel will be leaving Bayern, and Alonso is among the favorites to replace him, along with Zinedine Zidane, Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, and Klopp. Horncastle rules out Klopp as an option, as he will be taking some time off. He finds Conte interesting because he wants a team capable of winning the Champions League, and Bayern has the squad and talent to achieve that.

Regarding Liverpool, Alonso is the favorite among bookies, followed by Roberto De Zerbi, Ruben Amorim, Julian Nagelsmann, and Ange Postecoglou. Owen is impressed by Alonso’s rapid rise in the managerial world, taking Leverkusen from second-bottom to the top of the Bundesliga in just 18 months. However, he believes that Alonso should seize the opportunity to join one of the elite clubs, as chances like these are rare.

Horncastle suggests that Alonso may consider staying at Leverkusen for another year to gain more experience. However, Alonso has always had a clear plan to take a first-team job in one of Europe’s top five leagues and eventually take over one of his former clubs, whether it be Bayern, Liverpool, or Real Madrid.

In conclusion, Alonso faces a difficult decision between Bayern Munich and Liverpool. While following Klopp at Liverpool would be challenging, Bayern Munich offers a guarantee of career progression. Alonso’s impressive managerial record has made him highly sought after, and he must carefully consider his options before making a decision.