Arne Slot vs. Xabi Alonso had the makings of an epic battle. In the end it was the Liverpool coach who cruised to victory against the man many believed was destined to take over at Anfield this season.

Arne Slot once again trialled an interesting new formation for Liverpool against Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday night. On the evening Xabi Alonso returned to Anfield, Liverpool were very much looking to

Ex-Red Xabi Alonso was linked with the manager’s job last season and now returns with Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.