Bayern Munich Compete With Liverpool To Hunt Xabi Alonso

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso was also hunted by Bayern Munich. (X/@bayer04fussball)

JAKARTA - Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel is threatened with dismissal. Two consecutive defeats within five days put Tuchel on the brink. The club is also ready to compete with Liverpool to hunt down Bayer Leverkusen coach, Xabi Alonso.

Losing 0-3 against Leverkusen in the 2023/2024 Bundesliga and being beaten 0-1 by Lazio in the first match of the last 16 of the 2023/2024 Champions League made Tuchel's report card immediately red. This bad achievement is a signal Bayern will end this season without a trophy.

Previously, Bayern had been eliminated in the DFB Pokal or the German Cup. Likewise, the German Super Cup failed to be achieved after losing 0-3 against RB Leipzig.

The defeat to Leverkusen has actually put Tuchel in danger. The situation was then exacerbated by defeat at the Olimpico against Lazio.

Although Bayern still have a chance to qualify for the quarter-finals because the second match is held at home, Tuchel is most likely not saved.

Tuchel's dismissal seems to be just a matter of time. Bayern has also targeted Alonso to replace Tuchel. The performance of the former Spanish midfielder is indeed slick. He succeeded in lifting Leverkusen's performance.

Now Leverkusen is at the top of the Bundesliga 2023/2024 standings. They are also five points ahead of Bayern who are in second place.

Leverkuen juga masih bertahan di Piala Jerman maupun Liga Europa. Di bawah Alonso, Leverkusen juga tercatat belum pernah kalah dalam satu musim ini.

Alonso himself has actually been targeted by Liverpool, which will be abandoned by Jurgen Klopp's manager. The former Liverpool player from 2004 to 2009 is expected to be willing to return to Anfield.

The hope of bringing Alonso is even more echoing after fans support the plan. From a survey conducted by YouGov, Alonso was ranked first.

It was recorded that 63% of respondents expressed their desire for Liverpool to recruit Alonso. Followed by the former Reds captain, Steven Gerrard. However, Gerrard only got 18% support.

However, it is not easy for Liverpool to bring Alonso. Until now, Alonso has not responded to the offer from his former club. Leverkusen is not willing to release the 42-year-old coach.

In addition, Bayern will be Liverpool's serious competitor. Moreover, Alonso is not a foreign figure for Die Roten. He played at Bayern from 2014 to 2017.

Tuchel himself tried hard to raise the confidence of the players. The former Chelsea manager hopes Bayern is ready to rise against VfL Bochum and Leipzig in domestic competitions.