Xabi Alonso is having a lot of fun special” first the taste of Management in Champions League as Bayer Leverkusen aims to reignite European influence campaign with Victory over Porto.
40-yearIn the past, Gerardo Seoane was replaced by Leverkusen head coach last week and made win over start In his tenure 4-0 against Schalke in German Bundesliga at the weekend.
Focus now shifts to Wednesday’s visit of Porto in The pioneer in the UEFA competition who is Alonso won K player with Liverpool in 2005 and Real Madrid after nine years.
Leverkusen is in third place in The second group is in the middle of the road after last The loss of the week 2-0 against Porto, who It’s the level on points withwhile driving Club Brugge way with In prime condition record.
Asked about management in The competition for The first time, Alonso said on Tuesday before-match news Conference: “It is something very special.” for sure.
“that it one thing for playbut it’s something different than coach. Hope this is it first of many games in Champions League.
“But that is always the case special: lights, atmosphere, and noise of the stadium. I think she is the most beautiful competition.
“All game he is bigAnd you should always do that show for you highest your level play these games. “
Saturday 4-0 win over Schalke at BayArena Cannes highest win over for a coach in they first match in Cost of Leverkusen.
This was only the German club’s third victory in 13 outing this season and take them out of Relegation zone in the German League.
Leverkusen is now looking for win Consecutive home games in Champions League one campaign for The first Time since October 2014 when he visited Porto.
Visitors without an experienced position will beback And the captain baby , who Alonso played before with in Madrid , in What is Leverkusen? boss says It will be a loss.
“We were team- buddies in Madrid and he had great time. it’s a great guy, one it’s you want to have on You side Alonso said.
“I wish to her great recovery. Well, from tomorrow! It’s very important player for them, and captainBut he’s also a leader.
“His absence is what it is. You never know If so good or badbut we know What does baby mean? for Porto.
“Because of The qualities he possesses, because of The big personality he has. He was able to. show who – which hunger This is the motive way Play on. “
Patrick Chic had a file penalty rescued in last The reverse match of the week and without a file goal of 12 rounds in this season competition – at least twice As many shots as any teammate.
However, Alonso supported the Czech Republic international Euro 2020 top scorer – to find his touchdown once again.
His goals will come, for sure said Alonso, who He previously spent three years managing Real Sociedad B and a period of with Madrid youth teams.
“He has the quality and the personality and the desire for it work on these things. he will help The team and the team will help for him.”
