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Xabi Alonso: Future at Leverkusen remains open after Rolfes' comments
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes responds to rumours surrounding Xabi Alonso and claims the club is yet to make a decision on the coach's future
Rolfes acknowledges Alonso is under pressure but insists no talks have taken place regarding his position
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has addressed speculation surrounding the future of head coach Xabi Alonso, stating that the club has not yet made a decision on his position.
Alonso has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks following a string of poor results, with Leverkusen currently 17th in the Bundesliga table.
However, Rolfes has insisted that the club remains committed to Alonso and that no talks have taken place regarding his future.
"We are not going to make any hasty decisions," Rolfes told reporters. "Xabi is a good coach and we believe in him.
"We know that he is under pressure at the moment, but we are confident that he can turn things around."
Rolfes also acknowledged that the club is aware of the speculation surrounding Alonso's future, but he insisted that no decision has been made.
"We have seen the reports, but we have not made any contact with any other coaches," Rolfes said.
"We are fully behind Xabi and we believe that he is the right man to lead us forward."
Alonso's future at Leverkusen remains uncertain, but Rolfes' comments suggest that the club is not yet ready to give up on the Spaniard.
Here is a summary of the key points from Rolfes' press conference:
* Leverkusen has not made a decision on Alonso's future.
* The club is aware of the speculation surrounding Alonso's future, but no contact has been made with any other coaches.
* Rolfes acknowledges that Alonso is under pressure, but he insists that the club remains committed to him.
* Leverkusen believes that Alonso is the right man to lead the club forward.