Merson explains why he is shocked by Xabi Alonso’s decision to remain at Bayern Leverkusen

Paul Merson On Xabi Alonso Decision

In this YouTube video titled the focus is on Xabi Alonso’s decision to remain at Bayern Leverkusen for another season instead of pursuing managerial opportunities at Liverpool or Bayern Munich. Merson is surprised by this choice and expresses concerns that Alonso may come to regret it, as both clubs offer high-profile managerial positions in football. The speakers also consider the potential implications for Liverpool, speculating that the club may have had prior knowledge of Alonso’s intentions and could have made a more aggressive attempt to secure his services.

Additionally, Real Madrid’s potential influence on Alonso’s decision is discussed, as he is Spanish and could be a contender for the best job in the world there. The impact of Alonso’s decision on Liverpool’s ongoing manager search and recent management structure changes is also touched upon.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen performance and stats

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Manager: Xabi Alonso
Rank 1st
Win 25
Draw 6
Loss 0
Goals 77-22
Diff 55

Bayer 04 Leverkusen is currently 1st in the Bundesliga with 70 points.

In the last 26 games, it has won 22 times and drawn 4 times. In its last match, Bayer 04 Leverkusen won 2-3 against SC Freiburg.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 66 goals and conceding 18.​

Bayer 04 Leverkusen will play the next match in Bundesliga against TSG Hoffenheim on Saturday 30th of March in Leverkusen. The prediction is Bayer 04 Leverkusen winning the match.​