'Once a Red, always a Red' - Xabi Alonso on his love for Liverpool FC

Where does Xabi Alonso rank in the list of modern Liverpool legends?
The former Reds midfielder talks to Football Focus about his time at Anfield as he forges a new career as coach of Real Sociedad B in Spain.
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'Once a Red, always a Red' - Xabi Alonso on his love for Liverpool FC | Football Focus

[@woasif-issmam]

Come back Xabi ❤ Lets win the UCL again next season

[@joejitsu034]

He looks like a Spanish Gerrard. I loved him at Liverpool, his passing range was awesome!

[@shreesh4387]

joejitsu034 they kissed

[@joejitsu034]

Hemant Shreesh The only thing they kissed was the CL after politely giving Milan a 3-0 head start. Bless ‘em. Lol

[@itdontmeannothingnotathing3385]

That's exactly what I was thinking that is looks like Gerrard

[@Kingofthekop1]

Some weirdo used to draw pictures of Alonso and Gerrard partaking in homoerotic acts.

[@benspiller455]

@@Kingofthekop1 that’s pathetic where can I find them

[@mewsao]

Four years late Xabi now it's time ❤

[@williamsamuel7085]

"All the Liverpool fans, WE are thrilled with Jurgen" I'm putting an emphasis on "we". Once a red, always a red.

[@cayetanosoler3432]

its defiantly his club

[@minstrelofMir]

snap thats what i just said ynwa

[@redsgomarchingin457]

I love that he says 'we' when talking about Liverpool ❤

[@CollideWithTheSlope]

"Once a Red, always a Red".

[@AsSudan33]

YNWA@@CollideWithTheSlope

[@XxpauldadudexX]

Xabi Alonso, one of the Istanbul never say die heroes. A permanent icon in the amazing history of Liverpool FC.

[@oliverchristophergomez4642]

Still speaks better English than Harry Kane

[@shanerobinson9253]

Oliver Christopher Gomez that’s because Harry Kane talks through his nose 😂😂

[@z1gandalf]

Plays better football, too🙂

[@anuoluwaadewale7561]

People always ditched at Kane,why?

[@maxm3213]

LOL LOL LOL

[@stevendaly9337]

Harry Spain

[@fierce_hamzah4379]

Why am I seeing this now 😭

[@mohamedfeika7436]

He's coming home In Shaa Allah

[@JayTheRed8]

My favourite foreign red of all time. What a footballer he is!

[@TheSkyOnFire]

StevieG once said xabi is footballing royalty. Bang on. Favourite player of all time.

[@JohnMcMahon.]

I remember when Dida saved his penalty in Istanbul but Xabi was having none of it. He stuck the rebound into the roof of the net, BOOOOF, it was such a relief.... Midfield Maestro. 👍

[@richardman28]

A liverpool legend. Thank you Xabi for some great times at LFC.

[@unreative6476]

Time to come back home

[@thunderchild1083]

Liverpool legend through and through, love him one of my all time favourite players

[@c3realK1ll4h]

We miss your football xabi, we miss u so much at Liverpool

[@jamesfoley4832]

What a player. I would love him to return to LFC as a coach with Gerrard & Carragher and Jurgen as manager. What a team.........

[@davidgrey6816]

What a legend. Also scored 2 goals from is own half... Oh the memories. YNWA Xabi

[@nathanjehoma9094]

it’s time

[@andyenglish]

Anfield is calling for you Xabi, come home ❤

[@psid9907]

the time has come

[@rad6666]

From a red, what a legend, gutted you didn't stay longer.

[@noorhishamabdullah1461]

Ya...Xabi an awesome player👍👍👍 alongside Stevie G..

[@stevengeorge197]

One day he's going to manage Liverpool and we will win silverware with him. Amen to that.

[@jasonbarton2136]

Get in a queue STEVE G 1st pal

[@musab2528]

Na m8 he's going to be a legendary manager at Real once Zizou goes to France and then he'll go to Liverpool. Bless him tho

[@AIIXIII0]

@@jasonbarton2136 why not both? 😂😂

[@heisenberg7415]

​@@jasonbarton2136still want him?

[@jasonbarton2136]

@@heisenberg7415 when klopp goes yes definitely

[@iansouthward7991]

This is why Xabo was so loved at Anfield.... I do hope he comes back and works with Stevie.... thats for the future

[@watsappenin2865]

The future is now

[@fistingendakenny8781]

would love him to join pool as a coach and/or assistant to klopp

[@HenSt-gz7qj]

let him gain experience with Sociedad B (and then perhaps Sociedad)... one day, when Klopp wants to retire/rest/any other reason... then Xabi can be the option.

[@salmanrazak8339]

@@HenSt-gz7qj what about Steven Gerrard? I'd rather have Gerrard

[@footplusballid2470]

i think Gerrard as manager with Xabi as assistant

[@brotheralfred8141]

4 years later and your comment might come to pass@@HenSt-gz7qj

[@dendog13]

Interesting comments on here. Looks like xabi is ready to take the helm at the pool once klopp retires. Unreal

[@shakibsadat91]

Time to come back.

[@sarahvernall2965]

I am experiencing so many feelings.

[@mohanradu]

Next Liverpool coach, hopefully :)

[@denzel1989]

Future LFC manager.

[@mohdzulhelmi6832]

Either him or gerrard

[@denzel1989]

@Richard Kelbe nah his brain is all tactical big boy leagues mate for him

[@kahocheung935]

hope so

[@shardulnikam9322]

Ho Lee sheet

[@minstrelofMir]

love the way he said "the liverpool fans We"

[@decmadine]

Imagine adding Stevie, Xabi and Mascherano to our current team 🔥📛🥵

[@fistingendakenny8781]

even as coaches we'd dominate the world no question about it

[@jasonsender6568]

fistingendakenny yeah but you wouldn’t would you. City would still have a better side. That’s how far they are agreed of you.

[@SkintoneChickenbone]

@@jasonsender6568 I don't think so. With that midfield in their prime, I think Liverpool would have the better side.

[@stephenjames227]

Jason Sender liverpool have a better defence and attack so whats your point

[@livingmaster1197]

@@stephenjames227 liverpool and citys attack are just as good as EACHOTHEr

[@nizviz]

I was enjoying the BBC interview until Lineker open his gob.

[@vincent-lr6io]

one of my fav players, true pro on and off the pitch

[@jt5652]

Once a red always a red defo🔴 can defo see Alonso being a Liverpool manager with the right experience

[@prahladkulkarni5751]

"we" one of the the istanbul assassins😍

[@ashman4827]

The Liverpool warrior from BASQUES!!!!

[@madlfcdc5890]

Alonso...always loved at Anfield...and always missed.

[@peterah7957]

This guy just doesn't age

[@DX_2_words_4_ya]

Surely the natural Klopp successor

[@user-ro7zu2vi4w]

Well, we'll see now wont we

[@shinydaniel2959]

damnnnn you predicted the future

[@psid9907]

Jesus. Can you give me the next lottery draw numbers? a few million dollars won't replace klopp but they will help in other ways

[@markdavis8430]

💯 Liverpool legend What a player

[@slowerthinker]

Small boys on the beach, jumpers for goalposts. Marvellous. Alonso from his own half, isn't it? Istanbul, penalty shoot out. Enduring image.

[@MrNiceHk]

Just the man always has been always will be

[@Slow_Horse]

Great player, great Scouser!

[@nayz-]

Liked even before watching. Legend.

[@davidwilliams5538]

We were blessed to have him

[@Ashish-xm9ol]

This man didn’t play the CL final for Madrid but he put on a show in the semis, absolute legend.

[@gogozeppeli9267]

The legend himself 🔥🔥

[@welshlad6427]

Loved Xabi ❤️⚽️🏆

[@sauravsharma73]

It's time xabi ❤❤

[@unoriginalog836]

Brilliant artist of the game

[@markdurham7939]

LFC Legend,he will never walk alone.

[@stevefagan3676]

Great player

[@Ryan-en4yh]

World class man

[@sbakernyc5761]

love this man

[@jesslana4003]

Once a Liverpool player always a Liverpool player ❤️

[@567Productions]

Legend

[@kevintinegate7927]

One of the best passes I have seen. YNWA

[@ouali8]

A class act!

[@azoth4911]

Well said Mr Alonso,once a red always a red.

[@user-mf1hr1yk7p]

Xabi Alonso the maestro.. Xabi is my father ... 😍😍

[@usaxe33]

come to liverpool xabi

[@ThePassandgoaway]

I'd love to see Xabi Alonso come lnto Liverpool but i hope it's not too soon

[@TheAnfieldLark]

Xabi Alonso! Mission impossible is accomplished!!!

[@madeiracake1537]

Xabi an absolute legend YNWA

[@williamsamuel7085]

That moment when he says we the liverpool fans

[@edgarhozeaignatius2066]

love you xabi

[@Lancelotdulac7098]

He is a legend.

[@Edd25164605]

XABI !!!

[@tomjones2876]

Im sure Xabi will be a good manager clever chap.

[@gomey70]

👀

[@kriskerpuchki1311]

Wow well spoken

[@mll5530]

Liverpool FC of that era, I like Sami Hyypia, Xabi Alonso, Jamie Carragher, Javier Mascherano, and, of course, Steve Gerrard.

[@joelng1975]

One of my saddest moments being a pool supporter was seeing him leave for Real Madrid

[@LabourerEleven]

Same here his departure actually chattered our midfield

[@wild4fp]

Be happy that it happened.

[@dendog13]

Wasn't a big reason him going was because Rafa wanted to bring in Gareth Barry?

[@dendog13]

@@user-zk9xe3wm3v he seen the direction we were heading and jumped ship. I don't blame him

[@dendog13]

@@user-zk9xe3wm3v maybe he doesn't need a lot of money? How much did Leverkusen spend to get where they are? And FSG are not that broke to be fair

[@stevendaly9337]

Xa Xa Xa Xabi Alsono .. !! 🎶🎶🎶 Luis garcia, torres and Reina ... And Manquilooo Memories YNWA

[@TNA999]

Pls become a manager and come to Liverpool someday

[@Redpool7]

Come home Xabi

[@sagaradhikari7906]

Why I feel like he would be a great football manager in future!!

[@theinevitable590]

Perfect timing 😉

[@ynwa3573]

Once a Red, Always Red. YNWA!!

[@mubemube1237]

❤❤❤

[@edglue6138]

Legend. YNWA

[@sadifislam9974]

Please come and be our manager now that Klopp is leaving. YNWA ❤❤❤

[@chengwaikheun1491]

When Xabi was not around, Torres was clueless!

[@420alldayeveryday5]

Our future manager ❤️

[@mr.steinhaus6014]

Come on home Xabi. YNWA!

[@AkkarinAviation1307]

My mom loves him

[@jrboss3467]

He is the best passer of a long ball ever

[@easylife8577]

He loves the club

[@saakhinavas5580]

Future LFC manager

[@Albert_O_Balsam]

Remember the banner Liverpool fans had; "Picasso was a painter, Xabi is an artist, Basque in his brilliance".

[@teengo3156]

Loved Xabi - he only left bc we were willing to sell him and go for Gareth Barry, whom we didn’t get anyway. Love Rafa, but this was one of his biggest mistakes

[@gillie-monger3394]

Come on home Xabi! YNWA

[@sandeshgitte]

Why they let him go , I'll never understand.

[@simonforrest2522]

That MF 3 we had of Stevie, Xabi & Mascherano is legendary..Perfect balance

[@markmurphy8778]

Simon Forrest your forgetting Momo Sissoko , as the song said, the best midfield in the world.

[@petrucci1794]

Absolutely reds forever YNWA

[@liamhumphreys6695]

It’s time to come home Xabi!

[@rayshowtv2350]

Where and what is he doing now? Miss those 2000s PL era

[@pinkertonf_]

One of the Saints behind the Miracle of Istambul... the Shankly Gates open up to you, maestro

[@big5th159]

Good lad