Xabi Alonso warns Bayer Leverkusen: Do not underestimate Kiel!

Xabi Alonso warns Bayer Leverkusen: Do not underestimate Kiel!

Xabi Alonso, coach of Bayer Leverkusen, asks his team to show full concentration against Holstein Kiel. Before the home game on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. (Sky), the 42-year-old emphasized that his players should act "intelligent and grown up" so as not to be perceived as "stupid". He explained that the same mental attitude was required that they would have shown against top teams such as Bayern Munich and AC Milan. Leverkusen recently won a draw against Bavaria (1-1) and a victory against Milan (1-0).

Alonso warns against underestimating Kiel and emphasizes the qualities of the promoted. "Kiel is a good opponent, they have good ideas," he said. For the game, Alonso can use his best possible formation, similar to the previous encounters. In addition, the game against Kiel will be its 100th competitive game as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen, which gives the match additional meaning. Further details about the game are available in a report on www.tagesspiegel.de .