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title: "Xabi Alonso omits Liverpool teammates from fantasy five-a-side team"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2021-04-29T18:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-04-29T18:00:00Z"
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# Xabi Alonso omits Liverpool teammates from fantasy five-a-side team

Former [Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/04/29/virals-ozan-kabak-assessed-as-liverpool-weigh-up-permanent-transfer/) superstar [Xabi Alonso](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/04/13/otd-liverpool-beat-juventus/) only managed to find space for one of his former Anfield teammates amongst a star-studded ultimate five-a-side team.

Alonso enjoyed a [stunning playing career](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/xabi-alonso/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/7476) at the heart of high-quality sides across Europe – starring for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and earning a remarkable [114 Spain caps](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/xabi-alonso/leistungsdaten/spieler/7476) before retiring in 2017.

Boasting a [trophy cabinet](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/xabi-alonso/erfolge/spieler/7476) many football clubs would be proud of, the 39-year-old ranks in the upper echelons of footballers in the modern era.

All of this means that picking a dream team from idols, former club and international teammates whilst appearing on [Jamie Carragher’s The Greatest Game podcast](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzUwMDUwMzYucnNz/episode/dm5pZDovL2VwaXNvZGVzLzQ0NTA3MjY2P21lZGlhX2lkPTMyNzg4MzE3?hl=en-GB&ved=2ahUKEwi89s7Q_KLwAhUbhlwKHW2yCO8QjrkEegQIBRAF&ep=6) was no mean feat.

Here’s how the current Real Sociedad coach lined his side up.

GK – **Manuel Neuer** (Bayern Munich), DEF – **Sergio Ramos** (Spain & Real Madrid), MID – **Steven Gerrard** (Liverpool), FOR – **Diego Maradona** (Argentina), FOR – **Ronaldo** (Brazil).

During the discussion, Carragher admitted he was a ‘bit disappointed’ by the inclusion of Sergio Ramos – a player vilified by Kopites following the [altercation with Mohamed Salah](https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2018/dec/23/flashpoints-of-2018-sergio-ramos-mo-salah-champions-league-final) in the UEFA Champions League final back in 2018.

Nevertheless, Alonso, who was [hailed as ‘world class’](https://www.planetfootball.com/quick-reads/17-best-quotes-xabi-alonso-clear-royalty/) by Jupp Heynckes, has picked a fearsome side that would take some beating.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Whilst it’s difficult to argue with such an illustrious, high-quality side – Carragher and Liverpool fans moreover might’ve hoped a few more former Reds may have made the cut.

Perhaps the main bone of contention could indeed be the defenders’ own omission, given the duo [won the UEFA Champions League together](https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/025d-0f782b45c942-3e20b8c30dfa-1000--miracle-of-istanbul-an-oral-history/) in dramatic fashion in 2005.

Plus, it would be amiss of us not to call out Alonso for his failure to include Florent Sinama Pongolle – a shocking oversight.