Xabi Alonso was undoubtedly an integral part of Liverpool’s most recent successes and he is still fondly remembered by the Anfield faithful for his defence splitting passes and long range shooting aptitude.

However, his advice for Dani Pacheco concerning a potential move to the club Alonso departed for Liverpool in 2004, Real Sociedad, will not be welcomed.

Alonso received a huge amount of support at Real Sociedad under manager John Toshack who acknowledged the enormous amount potential he possessed, devising a training method specifically for the Spanish midfielder which focused on his touch and control.

Whilst it is hard to criticise a player who plays the game with such elegance and class, his advice is undermined by the fact leaving Real Sociedad was arguably the best decision he ever made.

Alonso won the Champions League, FA Cup and the European Super Cup on Merseyside, earning him a dream 30 million pound move to Real Madrid perhaps his advice should centre on Pacheco fighting for a place in the first-team at a club which gave Alonso his big-break.

Pacheco was in iridescent form for Spain against England at the U19 Euro Championships getting himself on the score sheet but it is unlikely Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson will give him the chance to shine in the Premier League and this is the reason Pacheco is understandably considering a move back to his homeland.

For any young footballer who just wants to play, it is naturally frustrating to find your opportunities limited but Xabi Alonso seemingly trying to aid Pacheco’s departure is the last thing Liverpool need as they gear up for the new season under Hodgson’s leadership.

This will no doubt be looked upon by Hodgson as another unhelpful story to add to the list since he began his tenure at Anfield and Liverpool fans may be slightly aggravated if one of their most promising talents heeds the advice of a player who was worshipped by the Kop with good reason.

Before advising anybody, perhaps Alonso needs to carefully consider that it was at Liverpool he made a name for himself and the reverse move to the one he suggests for Pacheco acted as the catalyst for him moving on to greater things and becoming renowned for his eloquent midfield style.

Pacheco is clearly a talented footballer, who wants to press on with his career, but at 19 years of age he needs to keep working hard and most of all be patient as regards first-team opportunity.

A move to Real Sociedad would only be beneficial in a loan capacity in order for him to gain valuable first team experience in a highly competitive league where he may also benefit from Joseba Llorente’s experience.

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