Alonso fighting for a first team place

[Liverta 78]

Anyone know what happened to Alonso? Seemed to be sporting black eye and had a plaster above his right brow.

[Joe King]

Clash of heads on Saturday?

[Nic83]

Yes, Lucas butted him so as he'd get the nod for today's game

[Gazzla]

Clash of heads on Saturday?

[Liverta 78]

Clash of heads on Saturday?

was hoping for something a bit more dramatic.

[saj]

Nah - Lucas accidently collided with Alonso just before half time on Saturday.

[MascheredUp]

I'd happily take the £11m or so we paid for Alonso and invest it in attacking players for next season.

[The Erectile Banana]

I'd happily take the £11m or so we paid for Alonso and invest it in attacking players for next season.

To be honest I think we've seen the best of Alonso in a red shirt.

His first season was by far his best. He has been a good player for us since but never scaled the same heights with his majestic passing, and his form over the past twelve months has been mostly poor.