Bayer Leverkusen vs. VfL Bochum - News - December 20, 2023 | FOX Sports

Xabi Alonso taking Bayer Leverkusen to unprecedented heights in Bundesliga

Xabi Alonso has transformed Bayer Leverkusen from a relegation candidate to unbeaten Bundesliga leader in just over a year since taking over

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • Associated Press

Florian Wirtz - Assists against Bochum Wirtz assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-0 victory over Bochum.

Impact Wirtz assisted Victor Boniface in the 65th minute to help Leverkusen log their fourth goal in the match and seal the deal. The midfielder now has two assists in a row and 11 in the season. He also scored seven times so far, showing how he's an instrumental piece in their offense.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exequiel Palacios - Suspension served Palacios served a one-match ban and is now eligible for a Jan. 13 trip to Augsburg.

Impact Palacios was suspended against Bochum and is now an option to return. With Palacios available once more it will be Robert Andrich who returns to the bench more likely than not. Palacios made 15 appearances (14 starts) in the first half of the Bundesliga, scoring and assisting twice.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Boniface - Scores as substitute Boniface scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-0 victory over Bochum.

Impact Boniface scored Leverkusen's fourth goal in the 65th minute to seal the easy home win. That was his 14th goal in the season, an impressive number. He did come off the bench for just the second time in the campaign, though, and will now look to reclaim his spot in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Grimaldo - Assists in home win Grimaldo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 4-0 win versus Bochum.

Impact Grimaldo assisted Patrick Schick's third goal in the 46th minute to help Leverkusen basically seal the deal in the first half. The midfielder now has five assists in the season, to go with nine goals so far. He also took all their four corner kicks in the match.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremie Frimpong - Assists against Bochum Frimpong assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and four chances created in Wednesday's 4-0 victory against Bochum.

Impact Frimpong assisted Patrick Schick in the 32nd minute to double Leverkusen's lead in the first half. The midfielder now has six assists in the campaign, to go with six goals as well. He also led his side in crosses (six) and chances created (four), both season-highs for him.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrik Schick - Hat-trick in home win Schick scored three goals to go with four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-0 win versus Bochum.

Impact Schick scored an impressive first half hat-trick to help Leverkusen pave the way for their home win. The forward now has five goals in the season. That was his first start in Bundesliga play and second overall in eight appearances since recovering from two different injuries.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE