Die Werkself came away with all three points, but I’m sure Xabi Alonso will be frustrated ... It was a poor performance, only negated by Nuri Şahin being forced to field a backline of small ...

Ten wins in a row in all competitions have allowed Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen — the defending ... The same can't be said of Nuri Sahin, in charge at last year's Champions League finalist, Dortmund.

Before he was a Bundesliga-winning coach, Xabi Alonso was one of the most gifted midfield players of his generation. The Spaniard had a fantastic passing range and an eye for the spectacular as he ...