Bayer Leverkusen coach and former Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso doesn’t imagine that the Bundesliga match between his group and Bayern Munich will depart a lot time to recollect.

“My focus is on the way to assist my group. After the match, I’ll have time to say hiya to my buddies at Bayern Munich. They’re good folks and I’ve an amazing relationship with them. However even then, there isn’t any room for feelings,” Alonso informed Bild (as captured by @tweet). “I’ve many nice recollections from my time in Munich. It was an amazing expertise taking part in for Bayern for 3 years. Taking part in towards them for the primary time as a coach is nice – and I hope I can smile after the match.”

When requested if he may envision teaching Bayern Munich sooner or later (Bild needed to ask, proper?), Alonso correctly disregarded the thought.

“No, it isn’t a subject for me. Now it is all about renewal and preparation for the match towards Bayern Munich. I do not assume long-term, my thoughts is simply on the subsequent job, and I do not look any additional than Sunday,” Alonso stated.

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