Xabi Alonso, coach of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, mentioned in a press conference that they need to look for opportunities to strengthen and improve the squad due to the injury of Jeanuël Belocian, who is out for the rest of the season with a cruciate ligament injury. The team currently has only four fit central defenders. Alonso emphasized the need to be open to reinforcing the team, especially considering the upcoming triple burden in the second half of the season.