Soccer-Leverkusen's pre-season planning is paying off now says sports director

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Europa League - Group H - Bayer Leverkusen v Molde - BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany - December 14, 2023 Bayer Leverkusen players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen/File Photo

BERLIN (Reuters) - Unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen's meticulous pre-season planning has paid dividends, sporting managing director Simon Rolfes said, with the Bundesliga leaders in the mix for three trophies.

Leverkusen, who parted with over a dozen players and brought in several new signings this season, have taken the Bundesliga by storm and have gone 30 games undefeated in all competitions.