Xabi Alonso breaks silence and gives statement that excites Liverpool fans

The 56-year-old, who has won six major titles since taking charge of the Reds, said: "I'm just, how can I put it... lacking in energy. Jurgen Klopp, who has become an idol at Anfield for his fiery and successful ways, will be looking to bow out with one or more more titles between now and May and add to his legend in the popular north-west English port city.

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"Let's make the most of this season and have another reason to smile when we look back in the future," the German said in an interview on the club's website, where the news was announced. His Liverpool are top of the Premier League and still alive in the League Cup (qualified for the final on 25 February against Chelsea), FA Cup (qualified for the fourth round) and Europa League (qualified for the last 16).

"For me, it was super, super, super, super important that I could help right the ship" after "a super-difficult season" last year, the former Mainz and Borussia Dortmund manager explained. Liverpool finished the season on a high but it was not enough to secure a ticket to the Champions League, a competition historically favoured by the Reds.

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I don't know what will happen in the future

As soon as Klopp's decision became known, rumours of his replacement pointed to Xabi Alonso, who is now with Bayer Leverkusen and doing very well. In addition to the fact that he has never hidden his desire to manage Liverpool, he spoke about Klopp's decision and left a sentence that excites all the fans, who do not know his future: I have huge respect and admiration for Jurgen. I was very surprised. My focus is Leverkusen. At the moment I am really happy here. I still have a big motivation and I am very happy with the club and the team. I don’t know what’s gonna happen in the future.