Pool debutant Alonso in awe of Anfield midfield partner Gerrard

SPANISH star Xabi Alonso, who makes his Liverpool debut at Bolton in the Premiership, admits he is in awe of skipper Steven Gerrard.

Sat, 28 Aug, 2004 - 01:00
Paul Walker

The midfield duo are likely to be Rafael Benitez’s creative pair as his Anfield transformation gathers pace.

Benitez has had to wait to field his £11m signing because of registration problems, but now he has the chance to show fans just why Alonso is rated so highly in Spain.

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