Liverpool's German coach, Jürgen Klopp, talked about Xabi Alonso's decision to stay with Bayer Leverkusen for another season, showing understanding for the Spaniard despite offers from top European clubs.

Klopp, who announced his departure at the end of Liverpool's season, saw Alonso as a potential replacement to lead Merseyside. However, he said, "I did the same in a similar situation and never regretted it."

Discussing the key to Alonso's success and the German club, Klopp confessed, "Xabi is doing a great job and could keep the team together, which isn't always possible, but I understand why he wants to do it."

Highlighting Alonso's time in Germany as "always impressive," he added, "Not only has he improved, but they now have their own mentality, it's crazy."

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To conclude, Klopp made clear why Alonso might have made the decision, stating, "For some, it might be too early, for others not…". The real question is, did Xabi Alonso make the right call?