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Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen are still unbeaten in all competitions this season. Having already one the Bundesliga for the first time in the club’s history, they’re also into the semifinal of the Europa League and the final of the German Cup.
Alison Bender, Leon Mann, Art de Roché and Matt Barlow discuss the Spaniard’s success at Leverkusen and try to figure out where the former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich midfielder will manage next.
00:00 Intro
01:25 How has Alonso changed Leverkusen?
02:50 Bayer Leverkusen’s philosphy is key
04:57 Granit Xhaka’s resurgence
06:22 Xabi Alonso learned from the best
12:06 Greatest debut managerial season
15:44 Basque Country: Managerial capital of the world
20:03 Can Leverkusen continue this success?
21:20 Where next for Alonso?
22:50 Bayer Leverkusen’s treble would be the greatest achievement in football
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