Xabi Alonso

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Hugely gifted footballer who relies more on skill than strength, can only enhance Liverpool's already strong midfield with his passing ability and eye for long range goals. Signed by Rafael Benitez for £10.7million after four seasons at Real Sociedad. A Euro 2008 winner with the Spanish national Team, Alonso will be looking to continue in his rich vein of form at Anfield this season.

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Midfielder Xabi Alonso insists Liverpool are relishing the pressure that comes with being involved in the Premier League title race. The Reds are currently level on points with Chelsea at the top of the table after losing just one league game so far this season. Alonso was singled out for praise by manager Rafael Benitez after Saturday's 2-0 win at Bolton Wanderers and the Spain international... [more»]

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has praised midfielder Xabi Alonso for his excellent form since a summer move to Juventus failed to materialise. The 26-year-old Spain international had seemed set to join the Serie A giants as the Reds sought to raise cash to prise Gareth Barry away from Aston Villa, but with that deal shelved Alonso has stayed put and hit top form. Benitez commented: "What... [more»]

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has received a double boost in the build-up to Sunday's crunch meeting with Chelsea after Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso were both passed fit for the trip to Stamford Bridge. The key pair were withdrawn before the end of Wednesday's 1-1 Champions League stalemate with Atletico Madrid, with skipper Gerrard fatigued and Alonso troubled by a knee knock. Both... [more»]

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has said he has no regrets over the collapse of a proposed summer transfer to Italian giants Juventus. The 26-year-old seemed certain to move to Turin after Euro 2008, with the Reds needing to raise funds to secure the services of Gareth Barry from Aston Villa. However, Juve eventually opted to sign Sevilla's Denmark international Christian Poulsen, leaving... [more»]

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has admitted to being hurt at being told that he could leave the club in the summer, as the Reds tried to snap up Aston Villa's Gareth Barry. The 26-year-old was expected to be sold to Italian powerhouses Juventus to fund the move for England international Barry, but that deal eventually failed to materialise. Alonso told the Daily Express: "I prefer not to... [more»]