Xabi Alonso: It's a pleasure working with players like Jaka

Bayer Leverkusen will host Bayern Munich tonight, at the challenge of 21st week in Bundesliga, in a match worth more than 90 minutes.

For the leaders of the German championship this will be an important test towards the mission, the title.

On the eve of this challenge, Coach Xabi Alonso stressed that his team is ready and he believes in a positive result.

On Saturday we have the opportunity to experience a unique atmosphere in the stadium. It's a special moment for all of us and we're enjoying this moment. So Bayern should not think about the classification, because it would be a bad influence. We need a perfect fight because we have a very strong opponent, we all know that. Title? I want the team to play its game, we believe in a positive result, but I don't personally think this challenge sets the title because there are still fights ahead. Of course it's a very important match, but not completely crucial” the Spaniard originally said.

As far as the team and shortages are concerned, Alonso stressed that this is a match where every player knows the importance and anyone who plays will give the best.

In one season you never have a full team, this is football. Bonnieface and Arthur are missing, and for Palacio I think it's too soon. We're not going to take any chances with any player, the season is over, I stressed it” -- he came up.

Finally, Alonso also fully praised Granit Jaka while having a message for fans.

“Granit is extremely strong both physically and mentally, very competitive, gives an extraordinary meaning to the game and has a profound impact on the entire team. He communicates a lot and his friends trust him. We're taking great advantage of him. It's just a pleasure working with players like Graniti. Fans? We have a special connection with fans and I believe they will be our greatest motivation. I hope they're all there, and we make sure they're happy.