Guardiola melts for Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen: “Incredibly good”

A Bundesliga it was becoming an increasingly predictable league. After ten consecutive titles of the Bayern Munchen, it was clear that the Bavarians were the favorites and the concern was how many rounds in advance the title would be confirmed. However, this season, the Bayer Leverkusentrained by Xabi Alonsohas been delighting football fans.

With 61 points, Leverkusen is the isolated leader of the Bundesliga, eight ahead of the ten-time consecutive champion. With 11 rounds remaining, the title is not guaranteed and a turnaround could happen in the competition, but what is most impressive about Xabi Alonso's team is not the score, but the way they play.

Before the match against Luton Townvalid for FA Cup, Pep Guardiolacoach of Manchester City spoke about the work done by his compatriot at the German club. “If you ask me about the work (Xabi Alonso) is doing, honestly, 'wow'! They are undefeated, the only team in football that is undefeated in all competitions and fighting there with Bayern Munich“, he said.

However, Guardiola's final highlight was not the results, but rather the style of play adopted by Xabi Alonso. “But wow, it's not just the way they play, they haven't lost a single game in the Europa League, the German Pokal and the Bundesliga, they're playing incredibly well.”said the Spaniard.

With the confirmed departure of Jurgen KloppO Liverpool is one of the clubs studying the hiring of a coach for next season. However, another team that made history as a player, Bayern Munich, could appear as a candidate for Xabi Alonso's next job.