I used to enjoy watching Ronald Koeman, even though he didn't play in my position. I loved the way he hit the ball, the talent he had to position himself. — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
That's one thing that I've always wanted: to make my own decisions and not to be pushed. That has happened in my career, and I wanted to leave football, not football to leave me. I wanted to enjoy it as… — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
I have learned from all of my coaches, and I am sure I will learn a lot with Guardiola. — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
To be fighting at European level, you need players who know how to play in the big games. — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
How many times have you seen me run into the box with the ball, dribbling past players? It's uncommon because it's not my game;… — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
If I decide somewhere along the way to take my chances as a manager, my link, my commitment, my passion with Liverpool is there. — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
That is probably the biggest issue about the English game. You need to be a great player and great at striking the ball, of… — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
