Alonso 'always thinking' but Arbeloa becoming boss 'a surprise' - Benitez
Summary
Rafael Benitez, former Liverpool manager, talks about his former players Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa becoming football managers. Alonso had experience coaching in Germany before joining Chelsea, while Arbeloa recently started managing Fulham and is seen as more of a surprise in this role. The two former teammates and friends will face each other in a Premier League match.Key Facts
- Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa played together at Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Spain’s national team.
- They won the 2010 World Cup and two European Championships with Spain.
- Both started their Premier League management careers in July, with Alonso at Chelsea and Arbeloa at Fulham.
- Alonso had coach experience in Germany’s Bundesliga, winning a league and cup double in 2024 with Bayer Leverkusen.
- Arbeloa was promoted from Real Madrid B to first-team manager last season after Alonso was sacked.
- Benitez views Alonso as a natural manager but was surprised Arbeloa took the role.
- Alonso is known for his football intelligence and vision on the pitch.
- Despite being rivals as managers, Alonso and Arbeloa remain close friends and live near each other.
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