Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso on Friday backed Jurgen Klopp to make an influence in his new job at Purple Bull, however mentioned the previous Liverpool supervisor “wants time”.
Klopp took over as Purple Bull’s world head of soccer in January, overseeing a steady of golf equipment together with RB Leipzig, who host Alonso’s Leverkusen on Saturday.
Klopp gained back-to-back Bundesliga titles with Borussia Dortmund and lifted the Champions League and Premier League trophies with Liverpool.
The 57-year-old has already been seen watching Leipzig and French second-tier membership Paris FC from the stands.
“Sooner or later, sure,” Alonso mentioned of Klopp’s affect.
“I believe that he is solely been within the job for round a month. His affect, his persona, his charisma are big within the soccer world.
“However everybody wants a little bit of time.”
Leipzig beat Leverkusen 3-2 in August, making them the one staff to beat Alonso’s defending champions within the league since Might 2023, a run of 52 video games.
Alonso’s aspect are 4 factors behind league leaders Bayern Munich, who play at Freiburg on Saturday.
The Spaniard confirmed Nigeria striker Victor Boniface was within the squad and will play for the primary time since selecting up an harm in November.
“Sure — we’ll see,” Alonso mentioned when requested if Boniface may play a half on Saturday.
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