Passion? Of course it's necessary, but it's more important to have footballing foundations, certainly, when developing players. — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
The midfielders are important: they have to offer themselves to receive the ball and make good use of it, take choices, try… — 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
