Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso joked Monday he may be forced to return to the pitch amid his side's injury crisis "if they give me a player contract".

Bayer Leverkusen are dealing with several injury concerns ahead of Tuesday's Champions League home game against RB Salzburg and manager Xabi Alonso stressed that he needs all his players to compete in a packed schedule.

With six players currently sidelined, Bayer Leverkusen have just 13 outfield players from the senior squad available for Tuesday's Champions League clash with RB Salzburg.As a result, a total of five

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso was particularly pleased with the performance of Florian Wirtz during his side's 5-0 victory over RB Salzburg.

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso was full of praise for Florian Wirtz after the German international scored twice in his side's 5-0 win over RB Salzburg in the Champions League on Tuesday. Wirtz was

Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen cruise past Red Bull Salzburg to seal their third Champions League win of the season.