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And Bayer Leverkusen's shot-stopper, Lukáš Hrádecký, has lifted the veil on what he believes is the cornerstone of Xabi Alonso's triumphs as a manager.

With Leverkusen on the verge of clinching their inaugural Bundesliga championship — boasting a 10-point lead with just eight games left — its unbeaten streak has sparked rumors about potential moves for Alonso to football giants like Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid.

As Liverpool scouts for a successor to Jürgen Klopp, Alonso has emerged as a strong contender amid potential competition from Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi and Sporting's Rúben Amorim.

Hrádecký attributes Alonso's managerial prowess to his rigorous planning and unwavering standards.

"The hype is definitely justified," he said, via the ECHO, highlighting Alonso's emphasis on replicating match intensity in training sessions and his tactical acumen.

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According to Hrádecký, Alonso's approach to football intelligence — meticulous in corners, pressing strategies, and defensive positioning — is what sets him apart.

He discussed the transformative atmosphere Alonso has instilled at Leverkusen, one that mirrors his rich experiences from playing days in Madrid and Liverpool.

"He brings standards, a winning mentality, train how you play and how you go on every action in every training session with intensity.," Hrádecký said.

It's hellishly difficult to play us."

As speculation mounts over Alonso's future, with a contract extending till 2026 at Leverkusen, Hrádecký expresses a collective desire for Alonso to stay but acknowledges the potential for departure if he decides to explore new horizons after possibly winning the Bundesliga.

"That’s our wish and dream [for him to stay]," Hrádecký added, underscoring the respect and admiration for Alonso within the team.
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