Xabi Alonso appears to be on the verge of a move to Juventus meaning that his Liverpool career looks all but over and I for one will be sorry to see the Spaniard go.
On his day Alonso is a real class act of a footballer. His presence in Liverpool's midfield gives the Reds something different. His ability to pick out a pass is something that arguably no other player in the current squad (Steven Gerrard apart) can bring to the table.
Alonso has been the consummate professional since arriving on Merseyside in 2004 and has made huge contributions to Liverpool's successes since, building a real affinity with the supporters in the process.
