Bayer Leverkusen can entertain some hopes of getting again into the 2024/25 Bundesliga title race after Three factors gained from their journey north locations some mild strain on leaders Bayern Munich, who face a tricky check at residence in opposition to Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.
The slim hopes of the defending champions for a repeat didn’t actually appear on the thoughts of Werkself head coach Xabi Alonso on Saturday afternoon. The Basque coach had an excessive amount of excellent news to have a good time from the 2-0 away win.
Again-up keeper Matej Kovar saved his second clear sheet in his third league look and striker Patrik Schick scored his fifteenth Bundesliga aim of the season and twentieth throughout all competitions.
Naturally, the actual piece of excellent information got here from the truth that Moroccan worldwide Amine Adli obtained off the mark in his first Bundesliga begin since October. A fractured tibia had saved the 24-year-old out of motion since matchday seven.
“Having Amine again on the pitch is essential for everybody,” Xabi famous on the post-match press convention. “His perspective and high quality are extraordinarily vital for the staff. We noticed right this moment what an influence he has on the pitch. We’re very comfortable to have him with us for the remainder of the season.”
GGFN | Peter Weis