Xhaka Warns Bayern Munich as Bayer Leverkusen Aims to “Annoy” Them
Granit Xhaka has sent a clear message to Bayern Munich ahead of their highly anticipated Bundesliga showdown, stating that Bayer Leverkusen intends to “annoy” the defending champions when the two sides clash this weekend.
This weekend’s match will be the first meeting between Leverkusen and Bayern Munich since Xabi Alonso’s side captured the Bundesliga title last season. While Leverkusen went unbeaten during their title-winning campaign, they have already faced defeat this season and currently sit second in the league, trailing Bayern by three points.
Xhaka’s Ambitions and Mindset
Ahead of the crucial encounter, Xhaka spoke to Sky Germany about Leverkusen’s approach to the season and their plans to disrupt Bayern’s rhythm: “We want to be at the top for as long as possible! Of course, we have our goals internally, but externally it’s a different story. With the motto ‘take it one game at a time,’ we made good progress last year and will continue with this motto this year.”
He also emphasized the importance of maintaining a step-by-step approach to their season, as guided by their coach. “We have a block of three to four games that the coach always talks about. Now the next step is Bayern Munich, and we want to annoy them a bit—just like last season.”
Aiming to Challenge the Champions
Xhaka’s comments reflect Leverkusen’s confidence and ambition to challenge Bayern Munich at the top of the table. With their “one game at a time” approach, they are looking to repeat their success from last season and aim to stay in the title race as long as possible. This weekend’s match could prove to be a defining moment early in the season, as Leverkusen aims to close the gap and make a statement against the reigning champions.
