Real Madrid midfielder, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Xabi-Alonso-c37045, is certain his former captain at Liverpool, Steven Gerrard, could walk into any team in the world and still be great
Alonso has played with the best and experienced success wherever he set his foot, but the former Liverpool midfielder believes Steven Gerrard would easily fit in with the likes of Andres Iniesta and Xavi had he been in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604.
The Real Madrid man has no doubt that Stevie will easily adapt to any great side in the world and make his mark.
"Absolutely, there's no doubt”.
The Spaniard said the Liverpool number eight could play in any national team since he has so many great qualities.
"He could play in any national team in the world because he has so many great qualities. He is flexible.”
Alonso has also admitted that he admires the fact that Gerrard has been a one-team man throughout his career, something football players rarely do these days.
“But he has been a one-club man and that's something I really admire."
The Spaniard’s five year spell at the Merseyside made him register 210 matches and score 19 goals. During that time, he established a close friendship with the Reds skipper and till now the two former teammates still keep in touch
according to Alonso.
"We are great friends and we still keep in touch," said the 30-year-old.
The Real midfielder has also talked about the fact that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Steven-Gerrard-c34196 has been influential and inspirational on him when he arrived at Anfield at the age of 22.
"He was a great influence to me,” admitted Alonso.
The Spanish international has also shared his opinion on whether Stevie will go down in the history as one of the greats.
Alonso has enjoyed great success at the international level, and it is something his counterpart lacks despite his 99 caps for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749.
However, Alonso believes Gerrard will go down as of the greats since he is what epitomizes Liverpool as a football club.
"He'll absolutely be remembered as one of the greats."
“His name and Liverpool's name will always be linked and he's a great representative of the club and the city.”
Since the departure of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809, his position in the club has been hard to fill and some still argue that he left a big midfield vacuum behind.
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