Back in 2005, Xabi Alonso produced not one, but two of the greatest ever Premier League assists in one half of football. Absolute genius! 👏
fans feel the beginning of the end of Rafa Benitez's reign came when he reportedly decided he wanted to get rid of Alonso and bring in Gareth Barry a year earlier in 2008.
Alonso was always adored by the Kop - and would continue to occasionally return to Anfield to watch live games in the crowd. He was also deeply appreciated by his midfield partner Gerrard, who dealt him the highest of praise. "Xabi is a world-class player and also a top-class human being. I miss being around Xabi on a daily basis, I used to love working and playing alongside him,"
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