Xabi Alonso admits Liverpool have made great progress – Football News
Real Madrid midfielder, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 have made a considerable improvement last season when Brendan Rodgers has taken charge. The player stated that the start of the campaign was not good but the team
came back and played some brilliant football in the later stages of the season.
The Reds finished the previous season in seventh place and failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League for another year.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alonso-c5254 stated that there has been improvement and the former Reds star added that the project will take time. He insisted that everybody knew that Rodgers will take his time to adjust and no one is in a hurry as far as the club
is concerned.
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 international added that the target is to qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season and admitted that there is some tough competition for his former side.
“Well I think, especially at the end of the season, we could see the fruits of his work. When Brendan arrived we knew it was a project for a few years, and step by step he started the season trying to establish his methods. So
we trust that in the next years, the team will come together, become more competitive and reach the Champions League,” he was quoted as saying in an interview.
On the other hand, Alonso stated that he still loves the club and still remembers the five brilliant years he spent at Anfield. He misses the club and regards the UEFA Champions League win at Liverpool one of his greatest achievements.
“Well, it is the same affection I have for them. I enjoyed five wonderful years, we had great nights and great games. We achieved a Champions League, and I think that will remain in the history forever,” he concluded.
Xabi Alonso made a total of 143 league appearances for Liverpool and scored 15 times in the process. The player was linked with a return to the club this summer but he rubbished any reports and admitted that he is happy in the
Spanish capital right now. He wants to honour his current deal with Los Blancos.
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