Xabi Alonso made his reasons for snubbing Liverpool job clear after Jurgen Klopp decision

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Given his remarkable achievements with Bayer Leverkusen at that point, combined with his status as a beloved figure from his five-year stint as a player at the club, the Spaniard was heavily linked with the role.Alonso did return to Anfield last year when Leverkusen faced the Reds in the Champions League but endured a tough evening as the reigning Bundesliga champions were thrashed 4-0, thanks to a Luis Diaz hat-trick and a Cody Gakpo goal.It was before the game that the 43-year-old addressed the previous speculation linking him with the Liverpool job - before Arne Slot's eventual appointment - as he explained his commitment to Leverkusen."At that time I was focused, I had a big thing with the Leverkusen players and we were really focused on that," Alonso said. "I've seen a lot of different things Klopp implemented here but I have followed Slot too.READ MORE: Liverpool get clear verdict in worrying Real Madrid prediction for Trent Alexander-Arnold returnREAD MORE: Jamie Carragher identifies Liverpool's biggest problem that Arne Slot is yet to solve"I know his approach but it is combined with the intensity here at Liverpool, they have a nice mixture and that is why they are top of Premier League and Champions League.

Gakpo, Diaz, Tsimikas, Robertson, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister; they have so many options."Just two months following Klopp's announcement, Alonso put an end to rumours about his managerial future, confirming he would remain in Germany for the 24/25 season.Alonso was also linked with the Bayern Munich job as Thomas Tuchel was set to leave his position last year. My job is not over here."Alonso eventually left the German side at the end of last season as he took over from Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid, another of his former clubs.

No."Real Madrid have enjoyed an impressive start to the season under Alonso. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Watch Liverpool vs Real Madrid freeThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.