Xabi Alonso - critics should read this

some say he lacks concentration, drops the ball at times. ok, now read this;

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N162481081211-1113.htm

The midfielder became the first Premier League player to complete 1,000 successful passes during 2008-09 against Blackburn.

Opta stats show Alonso has hit 1,005 accurate passes this term, creating 26 goalscoring chances in the process.

Chelsea midfielder Jon Obi Mikel is second with 957 successful passes and 12 chances created.

Next comes Arsenal's Denilson (922 and 27), followed by Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard (901 and 48).