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A decade after he final performed below José Mourinho at Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso takes on his outdated boss as a coach.
A win over Mourinho’s Roma of their Europa League semifinal first leg in Italy Thursday would additional increase Alonso’s rising status following a exceptional turnaround in Bayer Leverkusen’s fortunes this season.
Leverkusen hasn’t received this far in Europe since dropping the 2002 Champions League closing to a Madrid facet led by Zinedine Zidane. That’s one in all a number of close to misses that earned the membership its “Neverkusen” nickname in Germany throughout the 30 years since its final trophy.
A two-time Champions League winner as participant, Alonso performed for Mourinho at Madrid from 2010 by way of 2013, successful the La Liga and cup.
Alonso later recalled how he was immediately satisfied by Mourinho’s potential when the Portuguese coach took over at Madrid.
When and the place will Roma vs Leverkusen be performed?
The Europa League semifinal first leg Roma vs Leverkusen can be performed on the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy. It is scheduled for a 12:30 am IST kick-off on May 12.
Where can I watch Roma vs Leverkusen?
Roma vs Leverkusen might be watched on Sony Sports community.
When can I reside stream Roma vs Leverkusen?
The Europa League semifinal fixture Roma vs Leverkusen might be reside streamed on Sony LIV.
(Note: All the above streaming particulars are for viewers in India solely)
“I remember the first meeting with Mourinho. He came from Inter (Milan), we came from the World Cup that we won in South Africa (with Spain), and we met in Los Angeles. The first meeting, five minutes, you already know why he’s there and why he’s so good,” Alonso stated in a 2016 interview with British broadcaster Sky Sports.
Mourinho tipped Alonso as a possible coach of the longer term in a 2019 interview to advertise the Top Eleven online game.
“His father was a manager, so he grew up similar to me. He was born with a father-player, he grew up with a father-manager, then he became a player, of course much better than I was,” Mourinho stated, highlighting Alonso’s expertise enjoying for coaches like Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti and Rafa Benítez.
“So, I think if you put all this together, Xabi has the conditions to be a very good coach.”
Alonso took over in October with Leverkusen within the relegation zone and has now hauled it as much as sixth in Germany. Previous coach Gerardo Seoane had certified the membership for the Champions League the season earlier than, however outcomes then slumped.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com