Former Liverpool player http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Xabi-Alonso-c37045 mentioned he was not surprised to see Brendan Rodgers get the management job at Anfield, and remained hopeful he will be able to change the current gloomy situation at the club.
Liverpool’s Boston based owners, Fenway Sports Group relieved the former manager Kenny Dalglish of his duties, following the Reds dismal eighth place finish in the league last season.
Following the Scott’s exit, Liverpool hired the Northern Irishman on a three-year contract, who has been set the prime target of returning Champions League football to Anfield.
The Real Madrid midfielder, who capped 210 appearances for Liverpool from 2004 to 2009, welcomed the Reds decision to assign the management http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 fan.
While talking to reporters, he said: “I think that everyone is really optimistic about the new manager [Brendan Rodgers]… As far as I knew, he was one of the ones who was going to be approached. As a Liverpool fan it gives me hope for the future.”
Alonso was a part of the Reds Champions League winning team in 2005. He scored the equalizing goal against AC Milan in the final, which helped Liverpool lift their fifth European title.
Talking of his compatriot and former Liverpool team-mate http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fernando-Torres-c13707, the 30-year old expressed his delight to see him hit the top gear once more.
The 50-million pounds Chelsea striker underwent a tough one and a half year period at Stamford Bridge, but showed glimpses of his exceptional talent in the closing stages of the previous season.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alonso-c5254 lauded the striker’s character of not giving up despite being subjected to hostile criticism, and was glad he was able to play a part in the Blues Champions League triumph in May.
He added, “Of course, it was not easy for him [Torres] to take that decision [to leave Liverpool for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786] and it took him some time to settle down.”
“I think that he is delivering a day-by-day more importance for them [Chelsea] and as far as I know they are happy with him.”
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