##…FUTURE

I have great respect and admiration for Jürgen. I was very surprised. My focus is on Leverkusen. I'm really happy here at the moment. I don't know what will happen in the future. I don't really care at the moment.

…DERBY

The derby against Gladbach is very important. We want to keep going. After a big win, you always have to be ready for the next game. This derby against Gladbach is very important.

…CHAMPIONSHIP RACE

We want to do our work beforehand, but to do that we have to show a complete performance. We don't want to talk so much about euphoria, but rather keep our feet on the ground until the end.

…LEVERKUSEN

In my opinion, they were deserved goals. The fact that they believe they are hungry is certainly a sign if you keep your foot on the accelerator until the end. Everyone knows that Leverkusen is a very hot candidate. We won't be able to keep them busy for more than 90 minutes, I think they'll keep us busy.

…TRANSFERS

We know this business. It can always be that one of our players is interesting for another club. In this day and age you always have to be open to conversation. I wouldn't rule anything out, and why should I? You can do that even after the transfer closes. All coaches always see opportunities where you could improve. Firstly, this is a decision that we make together. Secondly, finances and squad size are also important for further transfers.

…XHAKA

Leverkusen plays with a lot of mobility. If you guard a player much too closely and the player then gets out of the center, then spaces open up. Of course you have to look at key players, but ultimately that is not the only decisive factor.