09 Countdown #6: Is Bayer Leverkusen a Bundesliga Dark Horse?

Bayer Leverkusen finished third in the Bundesliga last season. They didn't make any major signings this summer. Their core players remain. They extended Florian Wirtz' contract to 2027. The club is well positioned to continue their good form. It's not a good idea to make too many signings. There are more players from within Germany and abroad. This is Countdown #6.09. Bayer Leverusen are the last decade's best-of-the-rest club. RB Leipzig have joined the top three. Bayern-Dortmund are at the current top.

Bayer Leverkusen have a good squad with some of the best players in the Bundesliga last year. Florian Wirtz had a breakout season last season and is poised to be one of Bundesliga's best midfielders this year, while Patrik Schick and Moussa Diaby were some the top offensive players last time. Seoane has a plethora of options in central midfield between Aranguiz, Palacios, Andrich, and Demirbay, as well as three capable center backs with Tapsoba, Tah, Kossounou.