Xabi Alonso linked with RB Leipzig job
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The Spaniard could be set for a return to the Bundesliga. Image Credits: Imago ImagesLast summer, despite bigger names in the world of management being linked, RB Leipzig decided to go with the appointment of Ole Werner.Trusted with dealing with a major overhaul of the squad, Wener got off to a great start, accumulating 29 points from his first 13 Bundesliga games.But around the winter break, their form began to dip, winning three in ten competitive matches.Despite that setback, Werner has dragged RB Leipzig back into a Champions League spot with seven games to play.However, their place in next season’s Champions League is not yet confirmed, and if they fail to qualify, that could have a big impact on Wener’s future.Sport BILD report that Xabi Alonso features on a list of candidates to replace Ole Werner if he fails to steer RB Leipzig towards Europe next season.The former Real Madrid manager accompanies Oliver Glasner of Crystal Palace and Matthias Jaissle of Al-Ahli as potential managers to take over if Red Bull and Jurgen Klopp decide that Ole Werner can’t take RB Leipzig up another level next season.The report states:“Leipzig and the sporting management at Red Bull, led by boss Jürgen Klopp (58), who had a significant say in Werner’s selection, must decide whether they believe Werner can handle the upcoming triple workload.
After all, the coach has never played internationally in his career.”“It is understood that for Werner to remain in his position, it is crucial to have absolute conviction in him based on results, his development on the pitch, and his future potential. RB Leipzig has a history of starting seasons with coaches who faced significant internal doubts.
This would apply to possible coaching candidates such as Glasner (with Frankfurt, at Crystal Palace), Matthias Jaissle (38/with Salzburg and at Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia), or Xabi Alonso (44/with Leverkusen and Real Madrid).”Ole Werner only signed a two-year deal with the Bundesliga club, highlighting the fact that it was always part of the plan for RB Leipzig to see how he does and assess their options this summer.Xabi Alonso has been out of work after leaving his role at Real Madrid in January and a return to the Bundesliga could be on the cards.Alonso has already done terrific work over in Germany with Bayer Leverkusen, as he led them to a Bundesliga title in 2024 where they didn’t lose a single game.That puts him in a great position to return to management in Germany, but any decision from the Bundesliga club will be one that has been made with a lot of thought and consideration put into it. RB Leipzig Xabi Alonso