Leverkusen stumbles: Effenberg warns of excessive demands in the title fight

Von Kl Redaktion

Bayer Leverkusen had to be satisfied with a disappointing 2-2 draw in the Bundesliga game against Holstein Kiel, despite an early 2-0 lead. This was the 100th competitive game for coach Xabi Alonso and the club has only won three out of six games so far. The last season seemed promising, but the current form lacks the dominance of the past season - LEGLY LIGHT in the Champions League, Leverkusen can shine with two wins.

Expert Stefan Effenberg expressed concerns in the “Stahlwerk Doppelpass” that the team could quickly reach its limits due to the high game workload and that frequent dropouts must be avoided in the current season. Nevertheless, he remains optimistic and continues to see Leverkusen as a title candidate. Tim Steidten, a former sports coordinator of the club, shares Effenberg's assessment and emphasizes that the team has stayed together and has enough hunger to play in the title race. Steffen Freund also sees no serious problems, but suspects that the defensive must become more stable. Further information is at www.sport1.de to be read.