Liverpool Legend Xabi Alonso Picks First Win As Leverkusen Manager in Sensational Style

• Former Bayern Munich and Liverpool icon Xabi Alonso claimed a comfortable victory in his first game in charge of Bayer Leverkusen
• Xabi Alonso's charges capped a dominant display with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Schalke 04
• The win catapults Leverkusen from the relegation drop zone, ending the worst-ever start the club has endured in history

Xabi Alonso started life as Bayer Leverkusen manager on a flier when his side put four past Schalke 04 at the Bay Arena on Saturday, October 8.

Defeat to FC Porto in mid-week proved the final straw for Gerardo Seoane as the top brass of Leverkusen moved swiftly to appoint Alonso as their new manager on Wednesday, October 5.

And the move has since proved to be a masterstroke when the 40-year-old former Bayern Munich and Liverpool midfielder inspired his side to a comfortable 4-0 victory.

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How did Alonso fair on his debut as Leverkusen boss?

Alonso, who revealed he wants to play modern football during his presentation as Leverkusen boss, set up his side in a 3-4-2-1 formation as he sought to breathe life into a side bereft of confidence.

His players took to his philosophy like duck to water as Leverkusen began the game on the front foot, dominating possession.

Frenchman Moussa Diaby broke the deadlock with a sumptuous long-range drive eight minutes after the half-hour mark before Jeremie Frimpong added the second three minutes later.

Frimpong grabbed his personal brace and the team's third after recess before Brazilian forward Paulinho added the icing on the cake to seal a memorable first outing for Alonso.

What is next for Alonso and Leverkusen?

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Alonso will welcome FC Porto at the Bay Arena on Wednesday, October 12 as the Spaniard aims to get their Champions League campaign back on track

Bayer Leverkusen names ex-Liverpool and Bayern midfielder Xabi Alonso as new manager

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that ex-Bayern Munich and Real Madrid icon Xabi Alonso has been appointed as the new manager of Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen.

The Spaniard, who also represented Liverpool during his glittering playing career, replaces Gerardo Seoane as the new manager of Leverkusen.

According to transfer market specialist Fabrizio Romano, Alonso has been appointed as the new Bayer Leverkusen head coach, inking a two-year deal which runs until June 2024.