Why though? If your aim is to win the league you'll need to take points from your rivals too. Especially when they have a 4-point gap atm. Aiming for a draw feels like they don't have the confidence before the match even begins. I don't know what Alonso's or Leverkusen's goal this season is, but I'd be disappointed if they're just aiming for a top 4 and playing safe every now and then instead of trying to win a second Bundesliga trophy.
Exactly! Why would Xabi Alonso see his team weaker than them and play according to that? He would always play for 3 points that's for sure. Leverkusen are a different team from now on. Not a loser team in the Bundesliga.
They have become a title contender thanks to Xabi Alonso's arrival. The previous season was extraordinary. It was so unreal that nobody should expect the exact same performance this season as well.
Maybe they first started this season badly but now they are back in solid shape being only 4 points away from the leader.
At this point they really had better beat Bayern Munich home next time. It would be a big step towards a back-to-back title.