Xabi Alonso praises Klopp and ‘enjoyable’ Liverpool

Daniel Storey

Xabi Alonso say that Jurgen Klopp “has embraced the culture of Liverpool”, and that the German is impressing at Anfield.

The Reds sit third in the current Premier League table after a positive start to the season, with six wins and two draws from their opening nine fixtures.

They have been installed as second favourites to win their first top-flight title since 1990, with Manchester City leading the way.

Alonso, who left the club to join Real Madrid in 2009 after winning a Champions League and a FA Cup, has praised Klopp and his side.

“It was a big boost for the city and the club to have such a prestigious manager wanting to manage Liverpool,” he told the BBC.

“He has embraced the culture of Liverpool, the tradition but also the hunger to deliver and to do something important.

“They are so, so enjoyable to watch and they are [involved] in great games.

“They have beaten Arsenal in London and Chelsea in London as well.”