Aidan Fitzmaurice: Timing has always been a strength of savvy Xabi Alonso, that's why he could yet end up at Anfield
Source: Irish Independent
Victory in Dublin will add to his legacy - but a return to Liverpool may be the ultimate destination
Even if his Bayer Leverkusen side lose to Atalanta in the Europa League final in Dublin, the crown planted on his head by the Bundesliga club's fans, denied success for so long and now drunk on the stuff, will remain intact.
Win the Europa League here, add the German Cup at the weekend to the domestic title already stashed away and he will be elevated to the status of deity.
