Professional insight with James Parry

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XABI ALONSO  - PART 1 and PART 2

Xabi Alonso is regarded by many LFC fans as one of the best foreign signings the club has made in recent years. A cultured midfielder with an amazing range of passing and the abilty to score spectacular goals.

He is also a fantastic person and friend of mine. He very kindly agreed to answer questions from myself and the DMS11 Players. Here are his answers to my questions, with the players questions answered next week after the Real Madrid vs Barcelona game this upcoming weekend.

I hope you enjoy and appreciate his reflections/thoughts. - James.

Hi James,

These are the answers to your questions.

Q. Who was the biggest influence on your career?

A. Probably my father as I have always been closely in touch with football when he was a player and manager.

Q. Who is the best player you have played with and against?

A. Aganist it has to be Zidane, different class.

    With it is difficult to say Valeron, Xavi, Gerrard, Torres, Ronaldo...

Q. What would be your advice to young footballers?

A. Enjoy the game and take it seriously. Don't forget to study.

Q What is your greatest achievement, European Champions League victory with
Liverpool or Euro Championship with Spain?
A. Both are great achievements, i can not choose.

Q. Which is your favourite Stadium?

A. Anfield.

Q. How do you relax away from football?

A. Now with my family, i am very busy with my children that are very young. Apart from that, I like to enjoy the city, restaurants, cinemas, play tennis...

Q. Liverpool vs Man Utd or Real Madrid vs Barcelona. Which do you prefer?

A. I have lucky enough to play both, so I have been really privileged.

Good luck James, regards.

Xabi.

PART 2 - DMS11 Questions.

Q. Which 4 teams do you think will make the semi finals of the World Cup?

A. England, Brazil, Germany and Spain.

Q. What are main differences between playing in Spain and England?

A. In Spain the game is slower but better technically and tactically. England is more physical.

Q. Did you have any weaknesses in your game when you were younger (11-14), and how did you improve them?

A. I was worried that I would not grow enough, but at that age you have to work on your technique and game intelligence.

Good luck DMS11. Regards.

Xabi.

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