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Alonso’s excitement ahead of such a huge fixture was evident from the start. “The DFB Pokal is a special competition. We have special memories of last year. Tomorrow’s tie is a top game for both sides. It’s almost like a final and the biggest challenge in the cup. We’ll approach it positively and fight for our chance.”
Speaking of the opposition, Alonso said of his former club: “We know how tough it is to play in Munich. They’re definitely always favourites at home. They’re showing that right now in every competition. They play at high speed, with lots of pressing and also good counter-pressing.” According to the Spaniard, it means his team will need a “complete performance”, adding, “Obviously we’ll need to be ready to defend deeper sometimes. That’s normal against such an opponent. But not always. We definitely want to press and play with the ball.”
Alonso will have two more players at his disposal in Munich, with forward Martin Terrier and defender Jeanuel Belocian both fit again and ready to play. “It’s really important for us to have more energy as the game wears on and to have more possibilities to be decisive. We’re pleased both are back,” he stated.
The 43-year-old also had words of praise for Patrik Schick following his run of six goals in the last four games. “He’s not just done well in terms of his goals lately but also done a lot of other things right, sometimes against tough defenders. He’s in top form now. We’ll need that again tomorrow,” Alonso confirmed.
Some 5,000 Leverkusen fans will be inside the Allianz Arena to support the DFB Pokal holders as they look to reach the quarter-finals.
Exciting experiences and exclusive insights into the Werkself and the BayArena awaited the young footballers from the BA04 Football Academy Guangzhou in China during their visit to the Rhineland this week. As well as taking part in a joint training session with the Bayer 04 Football Academy, the youngsters marvelled at the Bundesliga club’s stadium during a guided tour. The highlight of the visit was a private press conference with former Bayer 04 striker Stefan Kießling, during which he shared tips from his own career with the young players. On Saturday afternoon, 10 October, the group will round off their visit by supporting the Werkself in the away match in Mainz.
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Fun, games and promising talent: At the fourth Bayer 04 Junior Girls’ Talent Day at the Kurtekotten training centre, 90 football-mad girls had the chance to put themselves forward for the Werkself youth teams. During a 90-minute training session, children born between 2011 and 2019 had the chance to demonstrate their skills.
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Despite the international break, numerous Werkself fans turned up at the BayArena on Saturday 3 October. The occasion: Bayer 04, together with Bayer Vital and main sponsor BarmeniaGothaer, organised a Health Day. In the stadium’s Premium Lounge, guests listened to fascinating talks on the subject of cancer, featuring, amongst others, Bayer 04 record appearance holder Rüdiger Vollborn and former Werkself player Hans Sarpei. Afterwards, young and old alike enjoyed interactive stations such as a grip strength test and eye pupil test.
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In issue #56 of Werkself Magazine, Afonso Moreira offers some interesting insights into his home country, Portugal, as part of the ‘Sag mal’ (Tell me) feature. Among other things, the 21-year-old talks about his favourite places in the country on the Iberian Peninsula, the local cuisine and music, as well as heroes and historical figures beyond the world of football. ‘Sag mal’ with Afonso Moreira!
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