Bayer Leverkusen have had an underwhelming start to the 2024/25 Bundesliga campaign, and it's a sign that they're going to struggle this season. I know no team can stay undefeated forever, but I think Bayer Leverkusen's way of playing is problematic. If they do not quickly regain their form and improve their weaknesses, Leverkusen will find it difficult to defend their "throne" in Germany against the return of Bayern Munich. Besides Bayern vs Leverkusen, Dortmund vs RB Leipzig are also qualified to compete for the Bundesliga championship. Therefore, this year's season will be very interesting.
However, the fact that Bayer Leverkusen's leadership succeeded in retaining "chief architect" Xabi Alonso, as well as not losing any stars in the main squad, is the basis for fans of this team to hope to defend the Bundesliga championship.
I agree Bayer Leverkusen slow start to season is worrying but I don't think they are out of running yet. Their way of playing has some problems but they have good team and smart coach Xabi Alonso. It is good that they kept Alonso and their best players. But they need to fix their weaknesses fast to keep up with strong teams like Bayern Munich and others. Bundesliga is always tough and this season will be very exciting. Leverkusen fans have reason to be hopeful but team needs to play better to keep their title. It is too early to give up on them but they need to improve soon.
We haven't seen better performances from Leverkusen in the first two games. We see poor performances from Leverkusen's defenders in both matches in particular. But I'd say it's not a big issue for Leverkusen. Leverkusen lost against Leipzig before the international break. This defeat was exactly what Leverkusen needed. Now Xabi Alonso can find the weaknesses in his squad. and can take necessary steps to fix the weaknesses.
Alonso is an experienced coach. Leverkusen's squad is also strong. If Alonos is able to strengthen Leverkusen's defense by changing his match tactics, then Leverkusen's performances will return to stability. Leverkusen will play against Hoffenheim in the next match. I think the Leverkusen team will make a comeback in this match.