Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has assured fans of his commitment.

Xabi is being linked with Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp's successor. The German will leave Anfield at the end of the season.

But the Spaniard says: "Speculation is normal, but I'm focused on Bayer Leverkusen.

"I'm very happy here, with these players. The news about Klopp was a surprise, obviously. I respect and admire him for what he did at Liverpool. At the moment I'm enjoying what I'm doing here, at Leverkusen I'm experiencing a precious journey.

"I don't know what's next, but I don't care to think about it now."