Following Leverkusen's 1-4 loss in their friendly match against Arsenal, Leverkusen manager Javi Alonso spoke to the media and gave his thoughts on both the result of the match and the reunion with former Arsenal teammate Arteta.
Regarding the reunion with Arteta, Javi Alonso showed his deep affection for the sport of soccer and respect for each other's careers. He mentioned, "We both have a huge passion for the sport, both as players and now as coaches, and we are constantly striving to improve and contribute to the cause of soccer." These words not only show his love for soccer, but also express his respect for Arteta, his former teammate.
However, when it comes to the game, Xavi Alonso's tone turned serious. He bluntly stated, "This game was a wake-up call for us, we played far below our standards and far from what we want to achieve." He expressed his strong displeasure over the team's sluggish form in the game and felt that it was something that the team had to take seriously in the build-up to the game.
Javi Alonso's words were certainly a wake-up call for the entire Leverkusen team. As a manager, he knows that the team is facing a huge challenge in the upcoming season, and the result of this match is certainly a wake-up call for the team. He hopes that the team will learn from this and reflect on their shortcomings, and work hard to improve in the upcoming training so that they can be fully prepared for the upcoming season.
