Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen recently spoke about the team’s defensive struggles, emphasizing the need for a stronger defensive presence in their box. After drawing their second consecutive game, Xhaka addressed the issues that led to Werder Bremen’s late equalizer and subsequent victory. He highlighted the importance of communication on the pitch and the team’s failure to keep a clean sheet in the Bundesliga.
Xhaka stressed the significance of not conceding goals and acknowledged that defensive solidity was a key strength for Leverkusen last season. He dismissed the idea that rotation was to blame for their defensive woes, insisting that it was more about the lack of a final bite in their defensive third.
With an upcoming match against VfB Stuttgart and a crucial Champions League tie at Anfield, Bayer Leverkusen will need to address their defensive issues promptly. Currently trailing behind the likes of Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig in the league standings, Leverkusen cannot afford to drop points against teams they should be defeating.
It is evident that Xhaka and the rest of the team are aware of the defensive shortcomings and are working towards rectifying them. The upcoming fixtures will test Leverkusen’s ability to shore up their defense and return to winning ways. Only time will tell if they can overcome these challenges and climb back up the Bundesliga table.
