Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso Remains Composed Amid Losing Streak and Injury Concerns

Despite suffering three consecutive losses without scoring a goal and facing numerous personnel challenges, Bayer Leverkusen’s coach Xabi Alonso remains calm. He stated, „We keep both feet on the ground in good moments – and in bad ones as well,“ ahead of the Bundesliga match against VfB Stuttgart on Sunday (19:30 / DAZN).

Alonso will be missing players such as Florian Wirtz, along with long-term injured Martin Terrier and Jeanuel Belocian, as well as Edmond Tapsoba, Mario Hermoso, and Nathan Tella.

Nevertheless, the team’s objectives following their exit against FC Bayern in the Champions League are quite clear. „Our focus is on the Bundesliga, we want to win as many matches as possible. And of course, also in the cup,“ said the coach of the reigning champions. In recent encounters with Stuttgart, there have also been very tight matches in the DFB-Pokal, but the VfB has not secured a home victory against the Rhinelanders for nearly 15 years. „It’s good that we’re playing against them now, but it’s also difficult. To me, they are one of the best teams in Germany,“ remarked Alonso.