Why Xabi Alonso Is Destined For Greatness - Leverkusen 2023/24 Tactical Analysis

What tactics have seen Alonso's Leverkusen shoot to first?
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[@jagadeesh777]

Every Analyst is forgetting the influence del bosque had on Xabi. His usage of 2 attacking mid fielders (silva-iniesta) and pivot of xabi-busquets came from del bosque’s spain. Using of back 3 is something xabi learned outside of his player experience.

[@apegraham9819]

It’s stupid that most people don’t regard Del Bosque as a world class. Mostly forgotten in every conversation about great football managers which I personally hate but it’s obvious I can’t change the minds of people about their perception of him.

[@apegraham9819]

@@DiotimaMantinea-gr6rx The way he was sacked from Madrid also doesn’t help things.

[@jagadeesh777]

@@DiotimaMantinea-gr6rx i was referring to the impact of del bosque on xabi which was his time with spain. Of course Del bosque is one of the best players and manager of Real Madrid.

[@jonpostigo4381]

Exactly...

[@Jan_ne]

This.

[@Amer1kop]

He speaks Spanish, German, English - with elements of all their football absorbed into his being... the Perfect Cell of management.

[@xSCHEF]

Don’t forget the Dutch influence. It’s everywhere in his game. He breathes the Dutch style man, it’s so good to see!

[@captainsmoke1612]

For me it's all about that midfield. Xhaka, Palacios, Wirtz truly can adapt to any game situation. They're tough, they're technical, they're dynamic, they're smart. Perfect balance.

[@xhenxi4699]

And hoffman

[@Larsd69]

If he goes to Liverpool, Mac Allister and Trent would be those double pivots (or Endo for more control) and Szoboszlai would have that Wirtz role which would suit him more than the 8 role he has now. Just like he did at Leipzig. I think Alonso would be a perfect fit for Liverpool, it’ll be interesting that’s for sure

[@thabisosamsam6779]

Their game with Augsburg in the dying seconds was absolutely phenomenal i can definitely agree that those guys can pass even in the tightest of spaces leading to the Palacios goal Augsburg box was so congested but still leverkusen passed the ball like it was nothing. Xabi ball ladies and gentlemen Xabi ball indeed 🫨🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@XXBlueThanosXX]

i reckon he goes madrid after ancelotti to rule football with bellingham and endrick/mbappe

[@tanimsarker1866]

he is the real xabi who is destined for greatness not that b tech xavi😂

[@youngtrendsetteryts4503]

@@tanimsarker1866Although Barca has been underperforming last 2 months The Xavi you are disrespecting build a dead Barca team from scratch and debt and is the current league champion, and has another trophy.

[@thegoat8447]

From scratch? He had multiple good players, aubomeyang, Torres. Kessie etc​@@youngtrendsetteryts4503

[@helenhua2970]

game winner again!

[@pratiklakhotia4877]

Xhaka's redemption arc has been excellent. From being stripped of captaincy to becoming a fan's favourite and becoming a core member of Alonso's game. As a Gooner, I do miss him at the Emirates.

[@SlowDay1651]

I don't think anyone believed me when I said we will miss Granit immensely. We should've let him stay as long as he'd like. Instead we have Mo... don't get me wrong I love Mo... but cmon he's essentially just a training body and Granit was a revelation in our system last season.

[@tteccompany4049]

@@SlowDay1651If you were him will you stay ? You have to leave while it’s still hot just so he doesn’t lose his value At arsenal again .Plus im certain he’s going to learn more coaching job from xabi over there .. Alonso bought him to be the coordinator on the field with his experience

[@paulinerrr795]

fr its shocking but lovely to see. very happy for him. i imagine arteta and xabi’s conversations about his potential were great.

[@ivannristic]

Finally!! A tactical analysis of a team that is not a Premier League team, Real or Barcelona.Of course, you should continue with analysis of those teams and games I'm just trying to say that,if you can do it you should cover more teams and more leagues.Keep it going!

[@Mortyrxx]

Xabi Alonso in Liverpool would make the fans so happy. He is a great trainer and he himself once said that he feels Liverpool is his 2nd home.

[@tokka2363]

Yes, but he also said that he wants to prove himself first and get experience. Liverpool job is amongst hardest ones in football worlds. If he wins the Bundesliga, or even more, then fair enough. He is ready and he can come, if not, he stil needs time to get better.

[@hisokabeatbox9053]

@@tokka2363 liverpool job is literally easy, because you can spend hundreds of millions each season lmao

[@tokka2363]

@@hisokabeatbox9053 Ur clueless mate

[@letthemknowhh4423]

@@hisokabeatbox9053hundreds of millions? Liverpool are the one of the best runs clubs in the world, who else has won what we’ve won in the last 10 yrs WITHOUT dodgy deals and breaking ffp?

[@SampoSaarela]

As a fan of Liverpool I would be more than happy to see Alonso at Anfield, but.... I'm also a Finn and I would so much like to see Luke lifting the Bundesliga trophy and more. We after all don't have any of the four European major league trophies in our hall of fame (if we don't count that someone was playing in reserves for a club that won).

[@hungotuan4431]

Get the Bundesliga Leverkusen, get the Bundesliga Xabi!

[@juang8360]

Leverkusen just beat Leipzig at their stadium in the most dramatic fashion possible. Please do an analysis of that match! :)

[@pagelablues]

Just won 😂 Bayern also in same way

[@adjuru6585]

This Leverkusen team is without a doubt one of the best Bundesliga sides in recent history. In my eyes they are the best Bundesliga squad since Guardiola's Bayern days (with Xabi as a player). They easily dominate most games and if they have a bad half they can adjust exceptionally well during half time. It so fun to watch them

[@Horologiist]

Leverkusen is a perfect example of brilliant positionings on the pitch. This vid shows it absolutely right, but a good plan is just as good as its fulfillment and they are brilliant in this. From that they gain self confidence to play out and defend out the opposite. Its pure fun to watch, even if its not my team. Great work.

[@Wafthrudnir]

Excellent video. Most football channels covering Alonso's Leverkusen get a few things wrong (which is natural when you don't watch every match, I guess), but here I didn't notice any mistakes (minus some obvious oversights like labeling Boniface "Hradecky"). Instead, you manage to explain Alonso's style in an easy-to-follow yet comprehensive manner while giving crucial background information. Massive kudos.

[@aaronnator]

He’s the only man out there that can ease the sadness of LFC fans. He can’t replace Klopp but he can definitely do a good job :(

[@noeu8414]

pep is also available

[@nobodyx1869]

this was really good tactical analysis thank you

[@kevins9066]

He fits so well with the players liverpool already has. trent as frimpong, mac allister as xhaka, szobo as wirtz, and ball playing cbs in vvd and konate

[@Thomas-ow4wc]

He Just stays with the better team, get over it.

[@demcafaro750]

The truth is that every manager in football currently plays a back 3 despite the formation on paper. Tuchel and Conte showed the beauty of a back 3 to the max😊

[@miguelporras8366]

Conte was the pioneer with Juventus. Then he perfected it at Chelsea

[@ElRealista.]

That's old... Since decades teams have used one of the fullbacks as a 3rd CB or they asked one of the CMs to come deep for the ball between CBs. Is basic football. Lesson one is a team always attacks with only 3 defenders, one of FBs goes further and the other goes deep. Or both if the CM plays like halfback.

[@miguelporras8366]

@@ElRealista. 3 man defence like exists since Herrera's catenaccio. 2 man markers and a libero. Picchi, Beckenbauer, Tresor, Stieleke, Scirea and Passarella were some of the best liberos. When Sacchi arrived, he moved the libero to defensive midfelder (Rijkaard) and defence line was now different, 2 central defenders and zonal marking. Few top coaches used 3 man defensive line until Conte made a paradigm shift with Juventus. Bonucci was more of a deep lying playmaker, and the wing backs were often full backs in a 5 man line without the ball. In Chelsea it was different: The line was more flexible, with both Rudiger and Azpilicueta more offensive than Barzagli and Chiellini, and Azpilicueta and James switching roles constantly during the game, and Kante covering Alonso

[@rondolbalfour1856]

@@ElRealista.💯💯I play fifa with both full backs high up and cdm drop in between the two cb’s

[@theredguy8746]

If Liverpool replace Klopp with Alonso it'll be really interesting to see how certain players will react to his methods. We've pretty much never played a conventional three at the back system under Klopp. For the most part I'm going to need some time to look at the players we've currently got and see how they would fit in with him, but I can be confident that Nunez would absolutely cook under Alonso. Nunez seems to have similar attributes to Boniface, just needs to sort out his finishing.

[@CoolRunningMedia]

Would love to see a video deep dive on how you produce videos like these… Wow nice work.

[@leoguarknight1588]

Alonso also had a father who was a manager and player who brought him to work, Mourinho said it

[@captainsmoke1612]

That this works with all the new players they got, it's truly genius from Xabi. Everything worked exactly like he planned.

[@07edits.01]

He could be the best managar of the next generation

[@imadmebarki8832]

Neglisman is more versatile and overall is better than him

[@pstvalpha9311]

⁠@@imadmebarki8832whaaaatttt?? nagelsman is significantly worse than Alonso watch the sport

[@apegraham9819]

@@imadmebarki8832they’re all building their careers so pipe down and enjoy their journeys.

[@07edits.01]

@@imadmebarki8832 No If you watch you will know Alonso is better.

[@04foreverinvincible69]

Don’t forget arteta tbh what he is doing in England is just as impressive considering he has the two best manager of their generation watching out for him

[@erinadeola8387]

Can you do a video on thiago motta and the job he has done in bologna

[@Lotschi]

I looked forward to your analysis of Xavis tactics!

[@RushaneLewinson-jw5wd]

With all these powerful tactics he build he will surely lifting the Bundesliga trophy.🥇🏆🔥💪⚽ Hey please do a video with the Madrid derby ok how Realmarid take advantage to beat Atlectico into the super cup semi-final and how tactical Atlectico Mardrid revenge back Realmarid into the round 4 stage into the Copa del Rey to advance to the quarter final.

[@brohow988]

Whos’s here after the Klopp news😭

[@shivakumarvasoodhevun1391]

Me😢 and almost everyone

[@gayleighhalimos8091]

@brohow988 ...Couldn't help it la, Xabi is perhaps the only one who can ease the pain inside... 😣😣😖

[@mulli.casanova]

i cant be the only liverpool fan watching this? i need to learn about our future manager😭

[@spelunkyboy]

I think most of them are preparing for the funeral, judging by the mood lol

[@user-dd9lx2cr5h]

Fit tottenham vs leverjusen will be hell of a match

[@sadLeshrac]

this is why I always said Alonso is the best football player I've ever seen.

[@qallyalbin]

If y'all are really keen, you'll realize that 3 back formations are really good and tough for the opposition to best it.

[@Danci24]

0:56 you have a wrong name under Boniface and at 5:52 number 20 should be in the box too. Great video!

[@oldcaptainjack]

Interesting to see the back 3 that can transition to a back 4 when one of the wide men drop back, reminds me of what Trent has started doing. Already feels like a good fit.

[@alexluckoo55]

Now imagine these were Chelsea’s players.. Nkunku/Carney for wirtz, Palmer for hoffman, Enzo/lavia for xaka, caicedo for palacios, disasi/fofana for the right sided center back, Colwil/Silva for their central center back, Badiashile for the left sided center back, gusto/james for frimpong and mudryk/ chilwel for Grimaldo

[@user-wk4iw8gt8r]

Or AC Milan would love to see that

[@abdiisse6875]

Who’s here after the Klopp new lol

[@marvinschneider9309]

I think he can achieve this „greatness“ at Leverkusen. It doesn’t look like that they will lose much players. And they can also improve their squad again in the summer. Leverkusen could really be a serious title contender in the champions league

[@MrVirginnerd]

I can see already how great Trent, Mac and Dom ae fitting there

[@Surgebuster]

But not Mo (unless the 9) or Diaz. The other forwards can adapt easily enough. Klopp is effectively playing with a back three this season, so there won’t be a big adjustment period there.

[@badblood4727]

Welcome to Liverpool Xabi 😉. Great analysis, and thank you 👍

[@Gift.89]

I have been waiting for a football made simple video of bayer leverkuzen fir so long😊,finally

[@barsbeatlife]

like this if you’re a liverpool fan watching this after today’s news 💀

[@supersam1914]

Awesome video man

[@user-ig1ps2mr2r]

When Xabi moves to a top club, like Liverpool, Bayern or Real Madrid, I doubt he will play that 3-4-2-1 formation because all of them traditionally play 4 with the back. It would be very interesting to see how he fits his principles in a back 4 formation because his current Leverkusen formation was adopted to get the best out of Frimpong.

[@user-wk4iw8gt8r]

Not sure that it was adopted. But its been working very well so far. He only builds up with back 3 but defends with back four. Have not seen them defend with back 3 tho , not sure. But i am sure he can build up with back 4 as well with also using GK. I dont think he will have trouble adapting - switching to back four with build up and defending. But now with Leverkusen he builds up with back 3 but defends with back 4. Have not exactly seen them defend with back 3 but alright. The formation does get the best out of Frimpong and Grimaldo as well. The team is good enough to win any team and throphy tnx to Alonso tactics getting the best out of everyone. Would love to see him at AC Milan next season but he will probably stay one more year because they Leverkusen will be in UCL next season.

[@user-ig1ps2mr2r]

@@user-wk4iw8gt8r Definitely, he should stay at Leverkusen for one more season. Bayern, Madrid or Liverpool are the only likely destinations for him because of his playing career. Also, by adopting I meant he did very well to understand his current squad and then form a system which gets the best out of everyone. It's like, there are managers whose entire focus is imposing their play style (like Ange, De Zerbi), few focus on getting the best out of their players (Ancelotti) and then their is Xabi combining the best of both worlds!!

[@Surgebuster]

Fantastic analysis!

[@aligee7903]

Whose here after Jurgen's announcement

[@CoolRunningMedia]

I haven’t seen the video but I like it already

[@user-nz2od6fl5q]

I'm afraid Bayern will steal the Bundesliga from them 😭

[@tsheporamatekoane3364]

Same here😭

[@freeassange7122]

Steal? It's a fair competition. The best team wins.

[@jakkaxn5513]

Acting like Leverkusen didn’t steal a points against Bayern Coz of ref Bayern are in 2nd.

[@kdk342]

If Bayern doesn't win the Bundesliga, Harry Kane 🥴

[@nishant54]

​@@jakkaxn5513 Nope because of ref, bayern didn't lose.

[@pdprods1420]

your inro to this video is great

[@francisamuzu38]

Give us indepth analysis on some coaches for LIverpool. Amorim, Unai, Velvede, Nagelsman or any

[@syedanasali]

Hi Bro. Thank you for providing such detailed analytics. I have a suggestion for you. You can stand out from other analysts by making some WHAT IF scenarios as well! For ex: City vs leverkrusen!!! or Bayern vs City!!! Lets see how this turn out! I am pretty sure you can excel in that as well buddy. And create something which no one has ever tried :)

[@ashleyblanchard7280]

Really hoping Chelsea can get him. Chelsea are perfectly set up for his system. Colwill is a great left centre back and there are not many better still than Thiago Silva in playing out from the back. Enzo and Caicedo is an upgrade on what he’s done with Palacios and Xhaka. James and Chilwell have always contributed so much in wingback position just need to get better backups. Also Nkunku and Palmer would be great 10’s behind a player like Osimhen. Chelsea have got so many of the qualities just need a top striker and a top manager to put the piece in place

[@caseymclane1972]

and fewer injuries...

[@ElRealista.]

😂😂😂😂 Enzo and Caicedo ... They are trash!

[@CryptoZillian]

Forget about it. Our legend is coming home which is Liverpool.

[@hairbydocokawo6462]

Pure wickedness from Xabi.....his tactical disposition is pure genius

[@danialfpv]

The analysis that Ive been waiting for ❤. But, could it be too much if the analysis is compared with Seoane's play strategy?

[@xaqiiqooyin6269]

this is like how tuchel's chelsea was played

[@lausymaus9856]

How the video starts with some eugenics, great...

[@spelunkyboy]

Yea that was a very weird angle to start on

[@samueldayo-alao7198]

Who’s here after Klopp just announced he’s leaving Liverpool 😭

[@miguelrosado6348]

0:51 - Xabi Alonso is such a genius that he is even able to clone Frimpong and make him play in two different positions at the same time. We are going to see two Trent Arnolds in Liverpool - one as a right-wing back and the other as a bench warmer.

[@jampz]

I’ve tried most of your tactics on football manager I got to a ucl final with rb Leipzig with the Real Madrid mourinho tactic!

[@FootballMadeSimple]

Love that!!

[@KevaughnDouse]

​@@FootballMadeSimplewe have Chelsea and Arsenal tactics Home and Away in the Premier League this week

[@magicair6021]

Should have had Mou whispering to Xabi a la Inter 😂. Cool thumbnail though

[@MrDinoforever]

Every Liverpool fan praying rn for him to be next. ❤

[@Tomtomjameson]

Watching this on the day Jürgen Klopp announced he's leaving Liverpool, Friday 26th January 2024. I'm looking for insight into Alonso's managing style and what he might bring IF he becomes Liverpool's next man at the helm, I'm liking the style, in all honesty after watching this video, ALOT. Let's not jinx anything here but once again, IF he becomes manager of Liverpool, I'm going full gun's blazing and saying he ends up being a brilliant choice and wins us a premier League within 2 seasons of arrival. I hope this age's well!

[@Nemro-mz8zd]

A future real Madrid coach .. I like the 3 defenders formation and I think all modern football is labelled with it because of its flexibility for offensive and defensive mode at the same time

[@user-sj4oe4ju7c]

Wonderful

[@sunseekers9981]

0:56 Hradecky as Goalkeeper and Striker... I wonder how that works

[@Thatfik]

Leverkusen aren’t stopping Even with all the key players lost, they still found a way to score 3 goals against Leipzig

[@giwaazeezoluwaseyidele3306]

Nice set up but for very compact team from EPL they might not find it easy against lower teams in EPL who won't give much room and are very good in set pieces there are also very technical players who can hit them on a counter and create serious 1v1 situations with their 3 main CBs which can be very dangerous and can lead to goals

[@ngmmngw9027]

How does City Breakdown low Block Teams ?

[@PaTT_LL]

Can you do analysis on japan vs bahrain just now? The game look very intense.

[@extbr3akz]

its awesome !

[@Patizm]

His style is made for Liverpool 2.0 👀

[@christian-lf2oc]

Greatness indeed he did it 🎉

[@Robbie-eg6ez]

Anyone here after the Jurgen announcement? 😬

[@Jacky18793]

Could you analyse Bolognas Motta

[@spelunkyboy]

Lmao you hit the algo jackpot now mate.

[@cristianalfonso7594]

I'm really happy for him and can't wait enough to have him at Madrid again.

[@helenhua2970]

He is incredible

[@mumindanmallam]

Is that a Rinnegan I see in the thumbnail?

[@kennyblack__5989]

Do a video on girona.

[@LeoTweek2605]

He should come to Liverpool.😢

[@Simon-hd6dc]

Palacios is injured for now. And they have some really good players unavailable to them due to the Africa cup. Including their best scorer, Boniface. The next matches will be tough. Especially the match against Bayern.

[@shriharshbankapur9666]

Hehe won 3-2 last night. Winner in the extra time! Go Xabi❤❤

[@Bond-kc4bz]

Girona and Leverkusen should win their respective titles this season.

[@footballhypa5212]

DO ANALYSIS OF ANY AFCON MATCH PLEASE I AM FROM 🇹🇿

[@okechukwuchibueze9443]

This is exactly what Antonio Conte was doing when he introduced 3-4-3 to Chelsea, they always change shape to 4-4-2, 4-3-3 during play.

[@kcLEE-oq9lu]

Versatile player are important nowadays than before

[@nituchatterjee6572]

Defensive preparations for opposition is becoming harder and harder day by day as leverkusen is growing manifold. Take a bow alonso❤❤

[@YKtheVersionary]

Tactic 101 , feels like im watching a lecturer 😂 , and im really into it

[@PokunShah]

Bro can you do a tactical analysis for Barcelona B Rafa marquis

[@hemaangbhandari1754]

Very similar to how Atalanta use to play with Papu Gomez in the team 😢

[@freddysquirenaranjo4859]

Luis Aragones and Vicente Del Bosque....... are two you need to add that influenced Xabi Alonso.... Euros and World Cup!

[@ergi1068]

Who else is here after the depressing Jurgen Klopp news.😥

[@daveg-j1866]

Alonso to replace Klopp at Liverpool this summer?

[@marvinschneider9309]

Leverkusen this season won 31 Games and drew 5. They still didn’t lose. This is insane. Watching their games you think that it’s totally impossible to beat them

[@shreyashzade7273]

Please review el Clasico

[@gudangcuan5092]

The Leverkusen revolutioner

[@noraddenalinoorr5849]

Does anyone know a channel that analyzes Real Madrid matches?

[@rubenTR309]

is he heading to liverpool?

[@aymanebensaadia6772]

my ideal world: fsg should whatever ot takes to bring ANGE. but i'm happy with alonso or dezerbi. klopp living legend. i support liverpoool bcz of him.

[@Tonynch_783_49]

So sexy so smart so beautiful and also poster boy of Leverkusen though he's manager And a shear tactician with shear patience intelligence and analysing power⚡⚡⚡ Live long in Leverkusen to make the club more accomplished and blessed🙏🙏

[@quangtrungbui675]

Patterns, combinations, patterns wise, well Xabi's Bayer is pretty much a classic back 3 model, nothing too innovative really. But in the core, Xabi's system is an one-man army type around Florian Wirtz. But Xabi's Bayer resembles something that Obi-Wan Kenobi says, a fight is not really a fight, it is only a distraction and can only be countered by a larger distraction. Bayer has too many distractions that makes pocketting Wirtz literally impossible. And therefore, this team is freaking OP. Management side, well i can firmly assure that Xabi is a technical coach like Tuchel and Pep, rather than being a manager like Ancelotti and Zidane. But really, this guy has an amazing status that even superstars cannot mess with him. Xabi was the defensive midfielder second only to Sergio Busquets, Xabi's technique with the ball was second only to Busquets, and he still maintains a ridiculous level of technique, plus his understanding in football as a former player, not mentioning his superstar stature. So he basically needs to care about training and drilling players and nothing else. If anyone has watched his passing video when training first touches for the players, you will understand.

[@hungotuan4431]

Frimpong, Boniface, Grimaldo, Xhaka,.... Those are headaches....

[@freakuensea]

Seriously hope that Bayer don't choke in the end like Dortmund last season. We seriously want them to lose that "Neverkusen" tag.

[@goodman4093]

It seems holding midfielder make good coaches. E g Pep and xabi. I wonder why andrea pirlo is not into coaching. I am rooting for Rodri

[@abdullahiabdi2863]

Our new coach

[@HHL-zy8gq]

Success is fostered by many fathers but failure by none.