Bayer Leverkusener made an impressive start with just one defeat in the first 16 competitive games of the season. On Sunday, the Werkself even made it to second place with a 3-0 win at Schalke 04. “I am incredibly happy with the result. It wasn’t an easy game at all, not as easy as the result looks. We controlled the game, but not dominated, “said coach Peter Bosz after the game.
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Leverkusen and front runner FC Bayern are only separated by one point. The Werkself’s form curve has been showing a steep upward trend recently. Midfielder Julian Baumgartlinger has been with Bayer since summer 2016 and raves about the great start. “It’s by far the best first ten games we’ve played since I’ve been here. I think we are very stable. That is something that sets us apart. To be unbeaten so far in the league and only to have lost once in the Europa League, but otherwise to score very consistently, is very stable, constant and efficient. This has not always been the case in recent years. There is a lot of work, diligence and mental strength behind it, “says the Austrian.
An own goal by Malick Thiaw (10th) and hits by Julian Baumgartlinger (67th) and Patrik Schick (78th) sealed the victory at Schalke for Leverkusen, who moved up to second place with 22 points. According to Bayern’s managing director Rudi Völler, coach Bosz in particular has a large share in the series of successes. “He has changed a few things. The team has learned to defend. We are very well positioned. It is thanks to him”, Völler had already after the Europa League game in Nice on the TV broadcaster Nitro said.
