Alonso enjoys winning start as Leverkusen boss

Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso enjoyed a winning start to his managerial career at Bayer Leverkusen as they beat Schalke in the Bundesliga.

Moussa Diaby drove in the opener in the 38th minute before providing the assist for Jeremie Frimpong to add a second three minutes later.

Frimpong and Paulinho added further goals after the break.

Diaby once again provided the assist for Frimpong, who found the bottom corner with a shot inside the box.

Paulinho capped off a dream debut for Alonso with a close-range finish late on.

The win is only Bayer Leverkusen’s second of the season and they move up to 14th in the Bundesliga.