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Sports News Feed: Xabi Alonso linked with Borussia Mönchengladbach job
According to reports in Germany, Xabi Alonso is set to take over as Gladbach head coach in the summer. Elsewhere, Leipzig authorities have said fans will not be able to attend the top-of-thetable clash with Bayern.
Alonso set to take Gladbach job
No fans for Leipzig's clash with Bayern
Kohli calls for player power in cricket scheduling
March 22
Reports: Alonso set to take Gladbach job
Former world and European champion Xabi Alonso is to take over as Borussia Mönchengladbach head coach in the summer, according to reports from BIL D and Sport B IL D.
The Spaniard, who spent three years with German record titleholders Bayern Munich, is currently working with Real Sociedad's reserves side and would replace Borussia Dortmund-bound Marco Rose.
"We are not commenting on this story and will be in touch if there is what to announce," said club spokesman Markus Aretz on Monday the German press agency (DPA).
No fans for Leipzig's clash with Bayern
The Bundesliga's top-of-thetable clash between RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich on April 3 will take place behind closed doors as coronavirus infections in the region have risen.
"At the moment it is completely illusory to play in front of spectators in Saxony and Leipzig," Leipzig mayor Burkhard Jung said Monday. "That is unthinkable in the next few weeks."
A report by Sport buzzer suggested that 999 fans could be allowed to attend, but Jung said that the pilot project aimed at ensuring the safe return of fans to the stadium could instead "pick up speed in May or June."
Kohli calls for player power in cricket scheduling
India skipper Virat Kohli said on Monday that players should be consulted over the cricket calender as the extended bubble life during the coronavirus pandemic has strengthened fears of burnout.
"The players need to be spoken to and consulted with all round," said Kohli. "Otherwise it's going to be a case of whoever can last through difficult times like this plays, if not then move away and someone else replaces that player."
He added, "I don't think that's healthy for a cricket system and cricket culture moving forward which we definitely want to make stronger and stronger."
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