I don't take away Xabi's important role. But Bayern Leverkusen is always in the top 10 at the end of every season. Even they can reach the top 3 at the end of the competition. The last game of the season against Bayern was indeed quite good. They were able to get 1 point and were number 1 temporarily. Xabi came 2022 and he managed to give a performance no less good than the previous coach. But the season is still going to be very long, so Xabi also has a lot to do to keep them at their best.
If you are aware of the situation and condition of Bayer Leverkusen when Xabi Alonso came, then of course you will greatly appreciate the hard work done by Xabi Alonso. Because in fact, when Xabi Alonso became the head coach of Bayer Leverkusen last season, that Bayer Leverkusen's performance was also in a bad trend. In fact, in the first season Xabi Alonso became head coach of Bayer Leverkusen, that Bayer Leverkusen started the season by being in the relegation zone.
So, if for example at that time Xabi Alonso failed to restore Bayer Leverkusen's performance then of course, Bayer Leverkusen would not be able to finish in the top six last season. So yes, with Xabi Alonso still managing to maintain a good performance for Bayer Leverkusen until this moment. Then of course, Xabi Alonso deserves appreciation because with Xabi Alonso's hard work from last season, making Bayer Leverkusen have a good performance also at the beginning of this season. I am sure, Xabi Alonso will be able to make Bayer Leverkusen's good performance consistent this season.