Bayer Leverkusen management are confident of the commitment of coach Xabi Alonso.

Alonso is being linked with a return to former club Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp announced he would be leaving at the end of the season.

But Sky Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg is reporting: "Bayer 04 Leverkusen is aware that Xabi #Alonso is on FC Liverpool's list.

"However, at this stage they remain optimistic and assume Alonso won't leave the club in the summer | #LFC

"One reason: Alonso is already fully integrated into the squad planning and is building the squad for the 24/25 season…

"His contract is valid until 2026."