Bayer Leverkusen are on the verge of stretching their advantage to ten points atop the Bundesliga table following another stumble by FC Bayern Munich.
Xabi Alonso lauded his Bayer Leverkusen squad for their tenacity in clinching a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Mainz on Friday evening.
Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has insisted there is "nothing new to say" regarding fresh speculation over his future.
Bayern Munich slumped to a 3-2 defeat at Bochum to remain eight points behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen, increasing the pressure on manager Thomas Tuchel.
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes is adamant that Xabi Alonso will remain as head coach of the Bundesliga table-toppers.
Jeremie Frimpong sealed Bayer Leverkusen's impressive 3-0 victory over Bayern Munich in stoppage time by slotting the ball into an unguarded net to extend their lead to five points at the summit of the Bundesliga.