Wirtz back in the squad: Leverkusen aims at victory against Frankfurt!

Wirtz back in the squad: Leverkusen aims at victory against Frankfurt!

Leverkusen, Deutschland - The tension increases against Eintracht Frankfurt before Bayer 04 Leverkusen's upcoming game. One of the most important questions is: Is Florian Wirtz fit for meeting? The positive answer to this makes fans and trainers happy: Wirtz will be in the squad on Saturday. Nevertheless, coach Xabi Alonso left open whether he would play from the start. The injury, which Wirtz suffered in the international match against the Netherlands, seemed to him to put a spanner in thread. However, he was able to train with the team on Friday without restrictions, which leads Alonso to the pleasant statement: "That means that he is much better, and that's the most important thing."

The pressure on Alonso and his team is high. On Saturday at 3:30 p.m., Bayer 04 has to make its line -up as optimally as possible - after all, every point counts in the fight for the top of the Bundesliga. Leverkusen gave a 2-0 lead out of his hand in the last game against Holstein Kiel and only reached a draw, which heated the mind. "We didn't have that much time with all players," explains Alonso, "but it is important that we don't forget what we did well and what we can improve."

The starting point of the game

Eintracht Frankfurt goes into the game as third in the table. You delivered a gripping 3: 3 against FC Bayern Munich last week and want to maintain your good level. Leverkusen is in fifth place in the table, only two points behind the Frankfurters. A victory in the coming game could not only be crucial for morality, but also for the table.

On the side of the harmony, the Sturmduo Hugo Ekitiké and Omar Marmoush stands out, which together could achieve impressive 14 goals and ten templates in only nine competitive games. Leverkusen will have to prepare well to stop this offensive and at the same time find the defensive stability - an area that already leaves something to be desired this season. The team pose major challenges in the first six league games in the first six league games. "It is a topic that we have discussed a few times," says Alonso and emphasizes the need to stand better defensively. "We need a mentality to stay concentrated with the ball and also against the ball."

The positive news for the Leverkusener is that Wirtz’s return to the squad not only means an increase in the options, but also an increase in the team mood, especially after the last disappointment. The 20-year-old is considered one of the most talented players in the league, which is why his performance could be crucial for the game. "Hopefully we will show this tomorrow," adds Alonso hopefully and wishes to increase performance.

the view of the coming weeks

After the match against Frankfurt, there is a phase with three “English weeks” for Leverkusen, in which you have to play numerous games until the next international break in November. Alonso is aware of the meaning and sees the need to effectively use all players. "We all need. In the coming weeks everyone will have the opportunity to play." This could be an important philosophy for the entire team, as the long -term injuries want to get fit again and all players see opportunities on missions.

An exciting list is expected, and both Wirtz and the other players are determined to show the coach that they are ready. The entire information situation indicates that the Leverkuseners want to give everything to secure a place in the upper regions of the table. In this sense, it remains to be seen how the team will present themselves in the field and whether they can successfully implement the teachings from the past games.

Leverkusen: hradecky - Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie - Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Grimaldo - Hofmann, Wirtz, Boniface. Frankfurt: Trapp - Tuta, Koch, Theate - Kristensen, Skhiri, Larsson, Nkunkou - Götze, Marmoush.

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