“Our purpose is to remain within the high 4. That’s practical — we’ve a superb squad.”
Leverkusen gained the Bundesliga for the primary time in membership historical past, condemning Bayern to a primary trophyless season since 2011-12 and ending their 11-year reign in Germany.
Along with new coach Vincent Kompany, Bayern have had a busy summer time, bringing in Michael Olise and Joao Palhinha from the Premier League and Hiroki Ito from Stuttgart.
Leverkusen haven’t misplaced a match in Germany in Might 2023.
Final season they grew to become the primary aspect to undergo a Bundesliga marketing campaign unbeaten, whereas claiming the German Cup alongside a run to the Europa League closing.
Leverkusen kicked off the brand new season final weekend by beating Stuttgart on penalties within the German Tremendous Cup after a 2-2 draw.
Alonso stated Leverkusen’s title-winning season, throughout which they misplaced simply one among 53 matches in all competitions, was “previously”.
“Final 12 months was very nice… however we’re ranging from scratch once more,” he stated.
“We have to earn every part once more. We have to win our factors and for that we’d like good performances.
“We all know each sport will probably be tough — and that would be the case towards Gladbach.”
Alonso stated everybody can be out there for the journey to derby rivals Gladbach except for Argentina midfielder Exequiel Palacios, who has a knee harm.
AFP