Liverpool ‘abandon’ Xabi Alonso pursuit with new manager hunt down to two choices

The Spaniard will stay at Bayer Leverkusen for one more season (Picture: Getty)Xabi Alonso will not succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool’s next manager, with the Merseysiders ending their pursuit and whittling down their shortlist to two other targets.The Bayer Leverkusen boss, who played for the Reds during a glittering career, quickly emerged as Liverpool’s top choice to replace Klopp when he steps down at the end of the season.But, according to widespread reports, Alonso has decided