Alonso is one of the top midfielders in the world.
He is a sublime talent. The way he makes space and time for himself is second to noone. It's what roy keane used to do. And then he has the guile, touch, vision and the ability to spread passes around with ease. Quality passes for a simple flick with the outside of his boot, a 50 yard pinpoint crossfield pass, to a 40 yard pacy through ball (remember the ball for Gerrards goal away to Sunderland last year - one of the best through passes i can remember ever seeing).
His footballing brain is top notch and he is hardly lacking in the defensive side of the game either. He is a lot stronger and tougher in the tackle than some give him credit for. There was a debate a while ago about the fact that Xabi and Stevie in the centre don't offer enough protection but I think our recent run of clean sheets has put that one to bed! He dictates our play and will be the key man for us (along with Gerrard) if we are to win the league (which we will) within the next few seasons.
Also, i suggest to you to put him on player cam for ten minutes the next time you watch a game on TV, to track his off the ball movement. The way he makes space for himself and makes sure he's available at all times is nothing short of fabulous. Also, he alway's has a picture in his mind of what he's going to do before the ball even comes to him. He is PHENOMENAL.
He will go on to become an LFC legend.
He is a sublime talent. The way he makes space and time for himself is second to noone. It's what roy keane used to do. And then he has the guile, touch, vision and the ability to spread passes around with ease. Quality passes for a simple flick with the outside of his boot, a 50 yard pinpoint crossfield pass, to a 40 yard pacy through ball (remember the ball for Gerrards goal away to Sunderland last year - one of the best through passes i can remember ever seeing).
His footballing brain is top notch and he is hardly lacking in the defensive side of the game either. He is a lot stronger and tougher in the tackle than some give him credit for. There was a debate a while ago about the fact that Xabi and Stevie in the centre don't offer enough protection but I think our recent run of clean sheets has put that one to bed! He dictates our play and will be the key man for us (along with Gerrard) if we are to win the league (which we will) within the next few seasons.
Also, i suggest to you to put him on player cam for ten minutes the next time you watch a game on TV, to track his off the ball movement. The way he makes space for himself and makes sure he's available at all times is nothing short of fabulous. Also, he alway's has a picture in his mind of what he's going to do before the ball even comes to him. He is PHENOMENAL.
He will go on to become an LFC legend.
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