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Paul Merson says he is "shocked" that Xabi Alonso has committed his future to Bayer Leverkusen and "hopes he doesn't regret" his decision to stay at the Bundesliga leaders.

Alonso had been touted by many as a replacement for Klopp, who is leaving Anfield at the end of the season, though Liverpool were already not expected to include their former midfielder on their shortlist of possible successors.

Bayern Munich meanwhile, were also understood to be keen to appoint their former player as a replacement for the departing Thomas Tuchel

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