Liverpool’s Hunt for New Manager: Xabi Alonso Stays Put, Who’s Next?
Liverpool, England (AP) – Liverpool’s search for a new manager hit a roadblock when Xabi Alonso committed his future to Bayer Leverkusen, disappointing fans hoping for his return to Anfield. The decision was no surprise internally, as the club had already begun exploring other options. Richard Hughes, Liverpool’s sporting director, had a strong relationship with Alonso’s agent, Inaki Ibanez, but it was clear from the start that the Spaniard would remain at Leverkusen. Despite his …