Football NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 27 Oct 2026
Xabi Alonso is back at Anfield - this is how close he really came to taking the Liverpool job (twice), and why he chose Chelsea instead
When Jurgen Klopp announced his exit in 2024, many expected Alonso to be the next man in. He was the bookies' favourite and the popular choice with the fans.
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