There are no player cuts at Bayer Leverkusen at the moment, that means they can still show the same performance but because the schedule plus the Champions League certainly does not guarantee that they can break the unbeaten record again. In terms of quality I remain convinced that Xabi Alonso with his ability to manage players is always able to make a difference from the Bundesliga team. If you look at their rivals Bayern Munich then everyone will be looking at the new coach whether he is able to answer the doubts of many people or not. Considering Bayern Munich reputation this season is at stake in Kompany hands especially his target to win the Bundesliga trophy.
Leverkusen would have had a chance if they had only been focused on the domestic league. However, since they have shifted their focus to the Champions League, they are unable to devote the same amount of energy to their home league, which would have resulted in significant differences. In my opinion, Leverkusen lacks the energy necessary to maintain a strong lead in either league, and the Champions League is worse because of the level of pressure they will face to effectively manage both. Alonso might be in a tight condition this time around we know Alonso might be the one with the brains but this is about capacity and a lot of clubs are looking more capable this season, it will look more challenging.
It is indeed not easy for Alonso to be in a situation like this where the burden is quite heavy in the domestic league and the Champions League, but I think last season they also went through it quite well because the two leagues they focused on such as the Europa League even though they failed in the final, Leverkusen was quite optimal and could balance both at the same time, The current burden is only focused on the quality of strategy and the renewal carried out by many teams in the Bundesliga, because it is very unlikely that Alonso will use the same strategy to win again this season, other teams must have studied them, so in the Champions League Leverkusen must really be able to surprise again with something new to compete because in the Champions League are top class teams and is a prestigious league.
Bayern Munich are the one people are even expecting more from because of their new coach and they are positive that with their new coach. Will be at their rescue and they will be able to get back at their feet.
Kompany looks like still does not look like who is going to win the Bundesliga for now their are more reason to this his new and this is first attempt of leading bayern and this might be a season for him to fix and Improve the club that should be like the starting point for him, to focus on winning the trophy might just look like a set back for him. Everything is boiling down to the point that if they don't choose now just because they want to impress people and when they start that way they won't be able to keep up that show for a while but the outcome won't end well.
I don't think so, Bayer Munich is not so expected with their new coach Kompany, I see that more people doubt Kompany can bring Bayer Munich to victory, his dark history with Burnley makes him not so expected, but I think for these first 2 matches Kompany is not so bad and I hope Kompany can silence those who doubt him until today, the league journey is still very long he just needs to do his best.