Bundesliga - Possible cushion to BVB leaves Bayer coach Alonso cold
For Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso, the upcoming Bundesliga clash with Borussia Dortmund has all the makings of a top match, regardless of their position in the table. "This is a top opponent, with a good coach and great individual quality. There are many reasons to think why this is a top match," said the 42-year-old with a view to the game on Sunday (17:30/DAZN) in the BayArena.
The Werkself, who are still riding a wave of success following their 2-0 win in Gothenburg, Sweden, at BK Häcken and the resulting place in the last 16 of the Europa League, could score an important point against BVB in the race for a place in the Champions League. With a win, Leverkusen would move a comfortable 13 points clear of Dortmund.
However, the Spaniard was not interested in such arithmetic on Friday. "The goal is three more points for us. If we achieve that goal, we'll be in a great position. We're not looking at individual teams like Dortmund, Leipzig or Bayern, but only at the next game. We're not thinking about the distance either, there's still a long way to go until May," warned the coach, who brought positive news with him.
National player Florian Wirtz, who did not travel to Sweden due to muscular problems, is set to return against Dortmund. "He's feeling much better. We still have to wait a bit, but we're optimistic," said Alonso.
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- Despite the potential impact on the table situation, Bayer 04 Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso is focused on securing three points against Bundesliga rival Borussia Dortmund.
- The upcoming clash between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen in the BayArena is seen as a top game by both coaches, given the teams' reputation and individual quality.
- Borussia Dortmund's advantage in the Bundesliga table may provide a cushion, but Bayer Leverkusen is eager to prove its worth in a top match, as indicated by Xabi Alonso.
- The game between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen is scheduled for Sunday, with coverage available on DAZN, giving soccer fans in Germany and beyond an opportunity to witness this highly anticipated encounter.
- Bayer Leverkusen, currently riding high following their success in the Europa League, will look to secure an important point against Borussia Dortmund, which could help their chase for a place in the Champions League.
- As many as 13 points could separate Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen if the latter manages to secure a win, demonstrating the significant impact the game could have on the table situation.
- Xabi Alonso, the coach of Bayer Leverkusen, however, stressed that the team is not interested in individual positions or teams like Borussia Dortmund, but rather in focusing on the next game.
- Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen have a history of producing top games, and this Sunday's encounter at the BayArena in North Rhine-Westphalia will be no exception, promising an exciting spectacle for soccer fans.
Source: www.stern.de
