Liverpool supporters once hoped Xabi Alonso would eventually take charge at Anfield, but his return with Chelsea is unlikely to leave them wondering what might have been.
Andoni Iraola has made an impressive start to life at Liverpool, winning eight of his first 12 matches. His recent victory over Brighton finally delivered his first Premier League home win, while he had already secured three Anfield wins in Europe and the League Cup.
Now, with Alonso’s Chelsea arriving at Anfield in the Carabao Cup, the former Liverpool midfielder will face his old club for the first time as a Premier League manager. Although Alonso remains highly respected by the Kop, Liverpool fans appear fully behind Iraola and the new era he is building.
Iraola is gradually winning over the supporters and restoring excitement at Anfield after a difficult previous campaign.
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