Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso turns back the clock with passing skills

The Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has been upstaging some of his players during training with the Bundesliga club, showing off the expert distribution that defined his career.

The former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder relished the chance to take an active role in a passing drill, sweeping precise passes across the field. Alonso is having a great impact off the pitch as well, leading the German side to the top of the table

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[officialherber]

The players look up to him in awe because he is the best passer in the whole team. The players believe everything this coach says...

[YEEN_Stan]

One of the best long pass masters of all time

[REDA]

GOLD NEVER RUSTS. Alonso is the maestro of long passes

[frankfeng]

Absolute masterclass in Liverpool, Real, Bayern.

[noelaves]

Imagine if there’s one game that Leverkusen is not doing well and Xabi subbed himself in

[IAMJEFFREY-cwns]

They called him the 'pass master' during his days with Liverpool and Spain. His pinpoint crosses are a joy to watch.

[timmyfung]

passing skill and ball control are a few things that doesn't go with age. unlike speed or agility.
but it is still impressive to see.

[perfectcell]

this guy came to bayern, played 3 seasons and left as a club legend
I love him to bits 😂❤

[TAI_]

So satisfying to watch. The way he easily controls the direction of the ball is exquisite.

[JoseAlvarez-dpfz]

I miss my spanish dream team...Casillas Puyol Ramos Xabi Xavi Iniesta Villa Torres Cesc.
Probably among the 3 best Teams of all time

[siddhardhkalyana]

That's a coach you'd love to have

[Fkiller]

Reminds me of Pirlo, played a similar role on the pitch and will always be a passing ace regardless of age

[richardalex]

That quality is refined from years of practice. Xabi remains an architect of the beautiful game.

[nelsonoghenekaroomoyibo]

A coach who not talks but actually walks the walk with you.❤

[marioskapetanakis]

Oh my days . I remember him playing for real Madrid pulling the same pass.

[FalconPunch-bbyj]

He still continues to be the best player on that team even after being retired😊

[Akashitb]

imagine being a player and seeing your coach being able to casualy dress up and helpin practise like this .... how do you not create an insane amout of respect and bond as a team, leverkuzen has some nice promising young players but the fact that they do so well isnt just pure luck or just having decent talent.

[maximilienrobespierre]

This is what they called "lead by example" what a true class 👍🫡🇪🇸

[slushyrh]

Even as the manager, he is still the best passer at the club

[yannickpetras]

Diese Bälle also Pässe besser gesagt sind schon echt der absolute ober Hammer 🔨 dabei könnte ich Alonso Stunden lang zu sehen einfach Weltklasse diese Pässe von einem. absolutem Weld Star