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Sander Westerveld admits he is trying to persuade Xabi Alonso to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.

Sander Westerveld acknowledges that he is attempting to persuade Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso to succeed Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has a special connection with the Liverpool fanbase.

Xabi uses a 3-4-2-1 formation which shifts the shape according to the phases of play and to counter different opponents.

Despite the heartbreaking news of the impending departure of their beloved manager, fans are excited about the prospect of Alonso

Pundit says Xabi Alonso has already decided if he wants to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool

Xabi would be welcomed wholeheartedly by the Reds fans but right now his focus is solely on Leverkusen