Quote from: ILuckyGuyI on Today at 04:44:42 PM

Leverkusen have made a big progress since Xabi Alonso arrived at the team. They were strolling around the relegation area before he came. People were wondering how successful Xabi Alonso could be. Because he was an inexperienced manager as you know. This was going to be his first proper manager experience and he started with a pretty decent team like Leverkusen.

He came here to take a big responsibility to save this team from the threat of relegation. But he dealt with this situation pretty well. He didn't just make do with making the team get away from the relegation area. They even secured a spot for the Europa League by finishing as the 6th.

The board must be loving him now. However I'm pretty sure next season's target will be top 4. As Xabi Alonso will be in control as of the beginning of a season this time, I think he can do this tough work also.

No one doesn't appreciate what Xabi Alonso, the figure behind the revival of Bayern Leverkusen, has done.

At the beginning of the season, Leverkusen was handled by Gerardo Soene from Switzerland. This coach, was the coach who brought Leverkusen to 3rd position in the 21/22 season as well as being the best record in the last 5 seasons. unfortunately, in the following season Leverkusen experienced a very significant decline in performance. which in the end Leverkusen appointed Xavi Alonso, although the start of his journey was not smooth. however, under his tutelage the Leverkusen team has slowly risen even though they have not yet found their consistency. but in the end, Xabi Alonso was able to bring Bayern Leverkusen to finish 6th in the Bundesliga and at the same time secure a place in the Europa League. I think Xabi will continue to bring Leverkusen in a better direction next season.

Unfortunately, despite having an agreement with Xhaka, Leverkusen will have to wait for Arsenal to get a replacement. Xhaka can be relied upon by Xabi Alonso next season, and maybe some other newcomers. the point is, I like Xabi Alonso's strategy. Alonso has always stressed the importance of ball possession at Leverkusen where the build-up of attacks can start from the back line to the centre-backs, who have an important role as players who initiate attacks. however, they can also play a fast-paced style of game when the opportunity arises. well, just look at how Xabi Alonson will prepare his team in the coming season.