Alonso hails 'complete' Reds in 4-0 drubbing

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso hailed Liverpool's quality, after the German champions were blown away in the second half of a 4-0 loss at Anfield in the Champions League on Nov 5.

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The Spaniard had been one of the leading candidates to return to his old club when Jurgen Klopp stepped down as manager at the end of last season.

But his decision to remain in Germany opened the door for Arne Slot to take charge and the Dutchman is off to a flying start, with 14 wins and one draw and a single loss in his first 16 matches in charge in all competitions.

Liverpool are sitting pretty at the top of both the English Premier League and Champions League ahead of the Nov 6 fixtures, and have advanced to the quarter-finals of the League Cup.