Xabi Alonso insists Bayer Leverkusen바카라™s focus is solely on West Ham on Thursday night despite a potentially historic weekend on the horizon. (More Football News)
Leverkusen, unbeaten in all 41 of their matches this season, look set to wrap up a first Bundesliga title on Saturday or Sunday.
All they need to do is match Bayern Munich바카라™s result to be confirmed as champions.
Should Bayern lose to Cologne then Leverkusen will be crowned as title winners without having to kick a ball.
Either way, Alonso바카라™s side will claim the title if they beat Werder Bremen at home on Sunday afternoon.
But Leverkusen are still in the hunt for a treble 바카라“ they are already in the German Cup final 바카라“ and first up is the Europa League quarter-final first leg against the Hammers.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Alonso said: 바카라śWe know what West Ham can do. They have experience in Europe, last season they were champions of the Conference League.
바카라śWe want to go further and starting tomorrow and then next week in London, we have to play to our own game. We are ready.바카라ť
Former Liverpool midfielder Alonso was reportedly among the contenders to replace Jurgen Klopp as Anfield boss.
But the 42-year-old Spaniard has opted to stay at the BayArena, a decision which has thrilled the players according to defender Jeremie Frimpong.
바카라śEveryone has a good feeling,바카라ť he said. 바카라śWe love the coach and we are happy, you see it on the pitch. We simply have this great connection.바카라ť
Leverkusen reached the semi-finals of the same competition last season, but were edged out 1-0 on aggregate by Roma.
바카라śWhen we lost last season in the Europa League semi-final it was difficult, but this season is different, we don바카라™t like losing,바카라ť added Frimpong.
바카라śIt바카라™s the quarter-finals so we are obviously excited for tomorrow. It바카라™s what football is about, playing against the top teams so we are looking forward to it.바카라ť
West Ham have a major doubt over top scorer Jarrod Bowen for the match in Germany, but Leverkusen have also been dealt an injury blow in attack.
They will have to manage without striker Adam Hlozek, who injured his left ankle in the first half of Saturday바카라™s 1-0 win away to Union Berlin.
