Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen beat West Ham on their run to the Europa League final thanks to advice from Mikel Arteta
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has revealed that a conversation with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta helped his side beat West Ham in the Europa League .They also lifted the German Cup to complete a domestic double and narrowly missed out on a treble after losing toTheir performance has grabbed headlines across the footballing world with Alonso deciding to stay put despite being linked with some of Europe's biggest clubs.
The 42-year-old's eye-opening article revealed the commitment and passion he has given to the role and how help from a fellow coach helped keep their unbeaten run alive."I was lucky to have a friend in our neighbourhood who was also crazy about football. His name was Mikel," Alonso explained. "He wanted to win so badly, even if it was just a game on the beach. It was a love for the game that you cannot teach. "You are born with it, I think. It bonded us very closely. And it still does, to this day.
The fact Alonso has decided to remain at the club speaks volumes of his character despite being held in such high esteem by a number of top European clubs.
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