Under coach Christoph Daum, Bayer Leverkusen once lost a championship on the last matchday. Here Daum talks about the trauma of the eternally second-placed club, the authority of Xabi Alonso and his hope for a Leverkusen title.
Note: The interview was conducted before the current coach of Bayer Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso, announced that he would also sit on the bench for the factory team next year. Alonso is hotly sought after by top international clubs.
Mr. Daum, what do you think of the expression “Vizekusen”?
I’ve never been able to stand him! I don’t know who invented this annoying word. It suddenly happened after the 2000 season. Back then, we had given up the championship with Leverkusen on the last matchday in Unterhaching. Since then, the club has been stuck with this “Vizekusen” thing. And me too, in a way.
Source: Stern
I am Pierce Boyd, a driven and ambitious professional working in the news industry. I have been writing for 24 Hours Worlds for over five years, specializing in sports section coverage. During my tenure at the publication, I have built an impressive portfolio of articles that has earned me a reputation as an experienced journalist and content creator.
