In reaction to Alonso's decision, Jürgen Klopp, the Liverpool FC manager, expressed his views. “On one hand, he is a very skilled professional who is doing an excellent job at a young age. In a similar situation at such a club, I made a similar decision and have never regreted it. That's pretty much all I can say. He is doing a great job. Leverkusen has a very good team, which will likely stay together, offering an opportunity that does not come around every year. I understand his desire to stay. That's it," Klopp said, whose team will be hosting Brighton this Sunday.