Jose Mourinho's analysis of Xabi Alonso's management potential is so good
Jose Mourinho believes that new Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso will go on to do great things in management.
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Bayer Leverkusen Rediscover Winning Chemistry On Xabi Alonso's Debut
Jeremie Frimpong scored twice to help Bayer Leverkusen to a conclusive 4-0 win over Schalke in Xabi Alonso's first game in charge on Saturday afternoon. The win was just Leverkusen's second of the season, pulling them up from second last just days after sacking manager Gerardo Seoane in favour of the World Cup-winning Alonso. From the opening whistle, Leverkusen showed the energy and chemistry that took them to Champions League qualification last season, rather than the uninspired and disjointed performances of this campaign.
Leverkusen rediscover winning chemistry on Alonso's debut
LEVERKUSEN: Jeremie Frimpong scored twice to help Bayer Leverkusen to a conclusive 4-0 win over Schalke in Xabi Alonso's first game in charge on Saturday (Oct 8) afternoon.
'Right step' for Alonso to take over at Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso said the time was right to move into first-team management, after being officially unveiled as Bayer Leverkusen's new coach on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference after replacing sacked manager Gerardo Seoane, Alonso said he was "highly motivated" to give the team "a fresh start". In March 2021, Alonso was heavily linked with the vacant position at Bundesliga rivals Borussia Moenchengladbach, but he knocked back the interest in favour of extending his contract coaching Real Sociedad's second team.
Paris 2024 marathon to trace path of French Revolution
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Haaland scores double as City cruise past Copenhagen, Chelsea boost knockout phase hopes
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Fan who caught Aaron Judge’s 62nd home run offered $2 million for ball
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Chastened Man United back in Europa League action
DUBAI: Erik ten Hag says Manchester United will learn lessons from Sunday’s humiliating 6-3 loss to Manchester City. The healing process begins with a trip to Omonia Nicosia for the third round of matches in Europe’s second-tier competition.