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Liverpool Echo
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Keifer MacDonald

Xabi Alonso managerial skills given glowing assessment by ex-Manchester United midfielder

Timothy Fosu-Mensah has lauded the tactical nous of ex-Liverpool star Xabi Alonso - who has Bayer Leverkusen pushing for Champions League qualification in the Bundesliga this season.

The former Anfield maestro has made huge waves in Germany's top-flight after less than a year in charge at the BayArena, having transformed the Black and Reds from a relegation-threatened side into genuine contenders for Champions League qualification.

After taking over from Gerardo Seoane in October, the Spaniard has since won 11 of his 18 games in the Bundesliga and implemented a successful high-pressing system. Leverkusen have won their last four league matches including last-month's dramatic comeback to beat Bayern Munich 2-1.

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