First, Alonso focused on the injury status of core player Florian Wirtz, stating, "Wirtz is recovering very well and will join the team for training next week." The health of a core player is critical ...

Reeling from a shock German Cup exit, Leverkusen, led by Spanish star coach Xabi Alonso, faces its last real chance to salvage a season that once promised so much. The loss marked a low point in ...