Why didn’t Schick come in? The game was very even and very intense. We believe he will be able to get a chance in the next game, Alonso outlined

Bayer Leverkusen continue their 2023/24 season in the Bundesliga, unfortunately without any Czech players, who spend their matches on the substitutes’ bench. Now Patrik Schick is back after a long injury, why didn’t he get on the pitch?

After eight league games, Bayer Leverkusen are surprisingly leading the German Bundesliga. The team that occupied the bottom ranks a year ago at this time is now winning game after game.

The only loss in the Bundesliga was against Bayern, the match ended in a 2-2 draw. Leverkusen also have three Czech players, but their workload is not very high.

Goalkeeper Matěj Kovář, a summer signing from Manchester United, has only played in the Europa League, where he has always played well. But until the current number one Lukáš Hradecký makes more mistakes, he will not get a chance in the league.

The second player is Adam Hložek. He comes off the bench in the final minutes, the situation at the club is not going well for him. In addition, Patrik Schick is returning after a long injury and will be his competitor.

Schick was last seen on the pitch in March, now he’s finally back, although he didn’t take the field in the first possible game. Why?

“The game was very balanced and very intense. Once we have more possession of the ball, it will be better for his return after seven months. We believe that in the next game he will be able to get a chance,” said coach Xabi Alonso after the game.

In theory, all three should get a chance on Thursday. Smith should not be missing in the starting line-up against Karabakh at home, even Hložek was not missing in the last EL match.

Source: Bayer Leverkusen