Yesterday proved two players could really benefit if Xabi Alonso was appointed at Liverpool

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Right now, it’s hard to get away from it. Xabi Alonso is the clear favourite to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. The Spaniard has that connection with Liverpool, and he’s done a brilliant job recently.

His Bayer Leverkusen side are currently 10 points clear the top of the Bundesliga table with 10 more games to go until the end of the season. Currently, Bayer Leverkusen are still the only side unbeaten in all competitions in Europe this season having gone without defeat for 34 games.

Alonso has instilled an attacking brand of football that’s unique and exciting, and it’s taking the Bundesliga by storm. The Spaniard was always innovative as a player and known for his tactical intelligence. Now as a manager, that is definitely showing through.

He’s set Bayer Leverkusen up in a really exciting way. Utilising his full-backs at the top of his attack, and having a really eye-catching possession based style. This set-up if implemented at Liverpool could really benefit two current players at the club in particular.

Xabi Alonso could utilise Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson

Yesterday was once again proof of Alonso’s utilisation of his full-backs working to perfection. Both Jeremie Frimpong and Alex Grimaldo netted in a 2-0 victory for Bayer Leverkusen over Cologne, highlighting how Alonso has brought out the best from his wing-backs.

And looking at the current Liverpool team, if Alonso implemented a similar style, it could really benefit both Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold. The duo are regarded as two of the best offensive full-backs in world football right now.

Playing in even more advanced positions in Alonso’s system could bring even a more prolific side out of the two of them. Not to mention it could really help progress the career of someone like Connor Bradley as well.