What makes Xabi Alonso Liverpool's standout candidate?

Tony Evans is joined by Simon Hughes and Caoimhe O'Neill to discuss the standout candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp this summer; former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso. From the emotional connection of bringing back a darling of the Kop to the manner in which he's been able to turn around the fortunes of Bayer Leverkusen, the panel assess each aspect of his candidacy. The Athletic's Seb Stafford-Bloor also drops in to give the view from Germany with Alonso having taken Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga, leading Bayern Munich by five points. Email: [email protected] Produced by Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes, Caoimhe O'Neill and Andy Jones are alongside host Tony Evans to bring you the very best insight into Liverpool Football Club every week. Follow for expert knowledge of the club, big name guests, breaking news and entertaining discussion.