Following a dominant 4-0 victory at Anfield, Liverpool cemented their place to the top of the Champions League table, becoming the only team to win all four of their matches so far, with a treble now firmly in sight. Xabi Alonso, reflecting on his former club, praised Liverpool’s depth and flexibility ahead of the clash, making the result all the more impactful.
Liverpool’s late flurry of goals from the 61st to the 92nd minute underscored Arne Slot’s squad as perhaps the most complete in European football at the moment. Kostas Tsimikas shone at left-back, filling in seamlessly for the injured Andy Robertson, while Curtis Jones continued his outstanding form, showcasing Liverpool’s impressive depth even with Dominik Szoboszlai resting on the bench.
Xabi Alonso Praises Luis Diaz’s Impact in Liverpool’s win
Returning to Anfield as a manager, Xabi Alonso anticipated that Arne Slot might rotate Liverpool’s squad, given their pursuit of both domestic and European success. Alonso pointed out that Leverkusen’s second-half breakdown was less a result of Liverpool’s tactical changes and more a witness to the Reds’ clinical finishing, with Luis Diaz netting a hat-trick in just over half an hour.
Alonso stated speaking to reporters post-game via Youtube,
“We were ready [prepared] that Liverpool might change something,” “Because of the situation with nine points, with the Premier League, being in a good position and that demanding [schedule].”
“I didn’t know if Gakpo was going to be up front with Luis on the left. It was [also a case of] Tsimikas or Robertson, Curtis Jones or Szoboszlai.
“So no big surprise [to see Slot shift around his XI], because they can do that. The goals were not because we were not prepared, but because of the quality that they have.”
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Liverpool’s depth continues to send shockwaves through Europe. Despite missing four key players due to injuries, the Reds charged forward relentlessly. Xabi Alonso observed that Leverkusen’s defeat wasn’t down to a lack of preparation but rather Liverpool’s sheer quality and squad strength, highlighting just how formidable they remain, even under challenging circumstances.
