In England, those qualities of playing it simple, being in the right position, reading the game, knowing the right moment to make things happen around you are not appreciated. Making a tackle, a run into the box - the spectacular… — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
Sometimes that kind of last-ditch tackle can get the crowd excited, and you get a push from that. It's important to play with that psychological side of the game, but it depends on the quality of the player. — 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
I have played at Liverpool, a special club, grown as a player and won titles. — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
Leaving Liverpool was the toughest decision I had to make in football because I was in an exemplary club, a proper football club, with… — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
