Bayer Leverkusen is close to the championship title, participation in the Champions League is almost guaranteed. And while Patrik Schick is a key part of the squad after his recovery, according to the German media, Adam Hložek is not counted on much. And if Xabi Alonso were to acquire one of the German representatives in the summer, the departure of the Czech winger would be very likely.
In two years, Bayer Leverkusen has gone through a significant change. Chief executive Simon Rolfes and Kim Falkenberg and their team of scouts took care of this.
This year, this team, led by Xabi Alonso, is on its way to winning an unexpected championship title and will definitely play in the Champions League next season.
However, big maneuvers in the cadre are not expected this time. According to the website kicker.de, the team is only slightly fine-tuned, especially in the offensive. It is unlikely that the club’s management will exercise the option on Borja Iglesias. He will thus return to Real Betis.
However, Sardar Azmoun will return from AS Roma on loan, and in this respect Bayer will not lose anyone. Patrik Schick, Victor Boniface, Florian Wirtz and also Jonas Hofmann have a certain position.
Alonso would like to add one more player to this offensive foursome, namely one of the German representatives. The arrival of Chris Führich or Maximilian Beier is in play.
The 26-year-old Stuttgart offensive player is strong in one-on-one situations, possesses considerable speed and has improved significantly in shooting in recent months. In addition, under Sebastian Hoeness, he plays in a similar style that he could present himself in Leverkusen. The current leader could get it for less than 20 million euros.
Only twenty-one-year-old Beier would cost a little more, Hoffenheim is demanding up to 35 million euros for his services. Beier is extremely fast, strong in finishing and his flexibility is definitely a positive. He can play next to the striker, possibly on one of the wings.
Bayer is confident that it will acquire one of these two offensive fighters. And if that were to happen, one of Bayer’s current players would most likely have to leave.
According to the aforementioned website kicker.de, three possibilities come into consideration – Nathan Tella, Amine Adli or Adam Hložek will leave. And in this case, the latter is favored.
Telly’s departure is almost impossible. He only arrived last summer, scored five goals in seventeen league matches and can also alternate for Jeremie Frimpong. You can’t even wait for Adli to leave. The Moroccan has also built a solid position, he also played in seventeen league matches and the balance of 2+4 is certainly not bad.
Compared to these two, Adam Hložek played relatively few minutes. He was only in the starting XI for the second time on the weekend, and although he scored, his position is definitely not secure. In his second season at Bayer, he is not developing as quickly as the previous two mentioned players, and his departure would thus make the most sense in the event of the arrival of one of the Führich – Beier pairs.
The article was originally published for eFotbal.
