Alonso's masterpiece: Despite draw and record in the Bundesliga!

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Xabi Alonso defends 0-0 against Wolfsburg after Leverkusen's 0-0 and looks optimistic about the duel against Bavaria.
Xabi Alonso defends 0-0 against Wolfsburg after Leverkusen's 0-0 and looks optimistic about the duel against Bavaria. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

After the goalless draw against VfL Wolfsburg, Xabi Alonso, coach of Bayer Leverkusen, sees himself with criticism. At a press conference, he justified the late substitution of Florian Wirtz, who only came into play after 60 minutes. Alonso said that this was part of a normal load control, especially after the DFB Cup game against 1. FC Köln, which Leverkusen had only won 3: 2 in extra time.

The trainer emphasized the need to protect Wirtz, who was on the pitch for 120 minutes in the previous game. Nevertheless, the young midfielder in the second half was able to perform a positive influence in the second half and even had the opportunity to get a penalty out and to transform a final chance.

criticism of the course of the game

The game against Wolfsburg was unhappy for Leverkusen because despite the pressure they could build, they did not score a hit. It was particularly threatening in the 74th minute when Wolfsburg's Kilian Fischer hit the post. The point gain means that Leverkusen is now standing with eight points behind the league leaders Bayern Munich.

This Saturday is the direct duel against Bayern, a game that could be of great importance for the championship. Alonso remains optimistic despite the setback. He has now played 27 unbeaten away games in the Bundesliga with Leverkusen and thus equalized the record of Udo Lattek.

The outlook

Captain Lukas Hradecky also commented on the situation and emphasized the belief in the possibility of defending the double. A victory against Bavaria in the coming week is considered crucial to increase the pressure on the leaders.

The Bayer Leverkusen record in the Bundesliga shows that they are in second place with 46 points, while Bayern Munich leads with 54 points after a 3-0 victory against Werder Bremen. Despite the challenges, Alonso wants to maintain the positive development and invincibility in the distance, while the team is preparing for the upcoming games.

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