Leverkusen before mandatory victory: after Liverpool against Bochum!

Leverkusen before mandatory victory: after Liverpool against Bochum!

Bochum, Deutschland - A dramatic title patient for Bayer Leverkusen!

The Werkself faces a huge challenge! After the painful 0: 4 defeat against the Champions League leader Liverpool on Tuesday, you will have to prove yourself against the Bundesliga conclusion Bochum on Saturday (3:30 p.m., Sky and in live ticker). A victory is mandatory, because the fall height could not be greater!

Trainer Xabi Alonso (42) emphasizes that the Bundesliga is the most important competition, but the title spag act has not yet worked. After impressive appearances in the Champions League, disappointing league services followed again and again this season. After the strong 4-0 in Rotterdam, the defensive chaos came with a 4: 3 against Wolfsburg. Granit Xhaka (32) raised the question: "That's not enough?" And after a 1-0 against Milan there was a felt draw against Kiel (2: 2), where Leverkusen played a 2-0.

The route for Bochum

Although Leverkusen first had to accept a defeat in the championship, after four draws, they are already seven points behind Bavaria. Goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky (34) gives the clear announcement before the game: "On Saturday we have to get the three points because they are missing now." The Werkself must maintain its intensity in order to avoid another setback against a supposedly small opponent.

Xhaka demands: "We need this hunger for over 90 minutes to defend goals. At the moment it is so, sometimes less well than good." But Bayer-Boss is optimistic about the weekend: "I liked our intensity in the last games. If we also play in the Bundesliga, we will win games again." The fans hope for a strong performance in Bochum so as not to lose sight of the title fight!