Xabi Alonso experience is still very minimal, but he has shown his quality as a great coach. He managed to transform Leverkusen in his short time into a team to watch out for in the Bundesliga. His genius in strategizing and managing Leverkusen has made Bayern Munich lose the trophies that they had won in several years in a row. He has already managed to bring Leverkusen their first Bundesliga trophy, but if faced with the Champions League, it is still uncertain whether he will be able to do so.
I am very optimistic that he can win the Bundesliga trophy again, but he will have a hard time winning the UCL trophy. Xabi Alonso will try to do his best this season including bringing Leverkusen to compete with other elite clubs in the Champions League, but he will also prioritize the Bundesliga because he wants to win the trophy again in a row.
Usually to maintain the quality of the game is not easy, especially since several elite teams in the Bundesliga will not allow Leverkusen to win the League trophy again. but as we discussed, however Alonso and his team have shown their performance throughout the competition last season. clearly, the potential to become League champions again is wide open for Leverkusen. it's just that, as I said at the beginning, to maintain their performance or even improve it requires great effort in return. because Bayern Munich and several other teams are competing to become the top of the standings next season until the end of the competition. this season, it is a big challenge for Alonso and Leverkusen. besides focusing on the Bundesliga, they also compete in several other Leagues. a tight schedule, has a big impact on the team's squad itself. plus, the potential for injured players will always haunt them throughout the season. talking about Leverkusen in the Champions League, I have previously posted in another thread. we have not seen how they perform when they meet their opponents in the group phase, especially if the opponent is a seeded team. the potential to win is always there, but it is clear that experience and mentality also play a role. if Alonso is able to take Leverkusen through the stages of the Champions League, it is something special for a young coach. even more fun, if we follow how Leverkusen develops after they start their match in the 2024/25 season.