Bayern Munich experienced a frustrating 2-3 home defeat to VFL Bochum, which was exacerbated by injuries to key players. Despite the loss, Bayern maintained their lead in the Bundesliga, thanks to Werder Bremen's surprise victory over Bayer Leverkusen. Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso had to make critical substitutions during the match due to injuries, notably to star players Granit Xhaka and Edmond Tapsoba. This situation raises concerns about their fitness ahead of the crucial Champions League clash against Bayern just three days later.
In addition to Florian Wirtz, Xhaka and Tapsoba were also subbed off with 'some problems', says Xabi Alonso. 'We have to wait and see', says the Spaniard ahead of Tuesday's return leg against Bayern.
Bayern Munich's 2-3 loss to VFL Bochum with a rotated side was frustrating for many different reasons, but one redeeming factor is that the lead in the Bundesliga did not shrink despite the loss.
Die Werkself also looked to rotate the side ahead of their Champions League second leg against Bayern on Tuesday, but the 0-1 deficit at half time forced Xabi Alonso to rotate.
Surprisingly, Granit Xhaka and Edmond Tapsoba were two of the three players subbed off at half time as the likes of Florian Wirtz, Nordi Mukiele and Ezequiel Palacios came on instead.
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