Next Liverpool manager: Ex-Red now has serious concerns about Xabi Alonso

Ryan Babel has called into question whether Xabi Alonso is the ideal profile for Liverpool’s hierarchy to pursue.

The Reds are reportedly prioritising the Spaniard as their first choice to replace Jurgen Klopp this summer.

“I think maybe to replace Klopp, it would be a big risk for him. Of course, you can see he’s a good manager in the making,” the Dutchman told the Echo (via TEAMtalk).

“But the difference with Leverkusen and Liverpool is that with Leverkusen, it’s okay if you do well but with Liverpool...