(Reuters) - Bayer Leverkusen's 35-game unbeaten Bundesliga run came to an end in their last game and manager Xabi Alonso hopes the short time he has had with his players will be sufficient to get back to winning ways.
After going all last season without being beaten in the league, the champions lost in their second game of this campaign at home to RB Leipzig, and the international break has reduced their preparation time for Saturday's trip to Hoffenheim.
