Xabi Alonso has tried to win the final match of Europa league. They already performed well during the season, but it was unlucky that they couldn't play with their best level in the final match. I think Xabi Alonso still has a lack experience to face the final match as a manager. If he already has enough experience, he may win the match against Atalanta. Sure he has the experience in the final but it was when Xabi as a player. It is a different experience, Xabi needs an experience for coach career.
Xabi Alonso has another chance to finish the season with unbeaten record again next season. Although it seems will be so difficult but it is not impossible. But what I want to see is Xabi Alonso wins the first international trophy as a manager. Xavi will try a new experience in UCL, Leverkusen will play in UCL for the next season.
However, Xabi Alonso has a great record as a young manager so far.
Xabi Alonso this Xabi Alonso that lol.... He wasn't even moved during that game against Atalanta to be honest,. Failing us not so bad, even the best coaches in the world fail and has lost a final one way or the other.
Pep Guardiola lost to Chelsea in the Champions League finals, Carlo Ancellotti has also lost, Jose Mourinho has lost and same goes for Sir Alex Ferguson and Jurgen Klopp.
But you're wrong, you saying he lacks experience is your own opinion and I don't agree with you not to even talk about seeing it that way. Xabi Alonso has experience, Atalanta's coach and and players had a good tactical approach to the game which worked out nicely for them.
Also shout-out to Ademola Lookman who had the game all in him palm and made sure that they won. The defense is something Xabi Alonso has got to improve. They've got to improve truly.