A Quote by Xabi Alonso

I know what my strengths and weaknesses are on the pitch. My duty is to be risk averse.

Xabi Alonso

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Duty Know Pitch Risk Strengths Weaknesses

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Xabi Alonso
Spanish - Athlete
Born: November 25, 1981

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