I'm pretty sure that Xabi Alonso's focus so far is only on finishing in the top four of the Bundesliga, because after all their current rivals Bayern Munich are on fire. Actually, it is not much different from Leverkusen, especially since Leverkusen is at the top of the standings even though it is only 2 points above Bayern Munich. It's just that my question is, how long will they be able to perform consistently throughout this season. Well, for me, this is homework for the Leverkusen coach. The point is, it will not be easy to break the dominance of Bayern Munich, where even Thomas Thuchel's squad seems to appear more aggressive than at the start of the season.
So as I said, ideally if Leverkusen finished in the top four of the Bundesliga it would be an extraordinary achievement for Xabi Alonso and his squad. If in the end they are able to break Bayern's dominance, I think they will be very lucky. why, yep because this team is not as competitive as Bayern.
Talking about the Europa League competition, we can be sure that this team will qualify as winners of Group H.
Next, we will see their progress through match after match. and if Alonso targets this competition trophy, they have a chance of doing so. However, based on strength, performance and team depth, Leverkusen has experienced very significant improvements. As for their defeat against Roma, that match was the funniest and most annoying match. we both know how the match goes. This season, Leverkusen has several newcomers, pure strikers who can be relied on. plus, the players are productive. The question is, how far Alonso is targeting or focusing on the Europa League competition. The answer is, we will find out through match after match that they will play.
Top 4 spot is one thing Xabi Alonso is really gunning for with his Leverkusen side and not just that but probably get the league’s position, yes Bayern Munich who we know as the kings of the German league are really on their toes but we can’t take credits away from Xabi’s Bayern Leverkusen, they’re in the Europa League and will probably be gunning for that tilte too.
I think they’ve learnt from past mistakes in Europe last season and are now a better team, Let’s see if they’ll be able to give Bayern Munich a fight for the league, It’ll really be an interesting season if they’ll maintain this form till the end, however chances of them doing that is possible given that Borrusia Dortmund maintained consistency and almost won the league in the previous season.
As for the Europa League i think their good performance would affect them in their group in the Europa and they’ll do very well and also qualify for the next round.