More than their manager: Three Leverkusen stars to watch out for in West Ham tie

Since becoming the coach of the German team, the ex-Liverpool midfielder has proven himself to be one of the most talented and promising young coaches in Europe.

Alonso has led Leverkusen to the highest position in the Bundesliga where they are 10 points ahead of Bayern Munich. As a consequence, he has been rumored to be making a major move this summer, either to replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield or Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich.

When Alonso plays against West Ham, everyone will pay attention to him. Nevertheless, his team has a lot of skilled players and West Ham should be cautious of them.

The Nigerian forward hasn't played since January due to a groin injury that he sustained just before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations. Prior to that, Boniface was doing exceptionally well for Leverkusen, netting 10 goals and assisting seven times in the Bundesliga.

The young athlete has performed exceptionally well since joining Leverkusen last year, having previously played for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium. He received the title of Bundesliga Rookie of the Month four consecutive times, until he was unfortunately injured.

It is likely that Victor Boniface will be able to recover from his injury to play against West Ham.

Despite his absence, Leverkusen managed well without him. However, they will surely be overjoyed to have him return, especially due to the speed and strength he adds to their attacking force. Alonso has expressed optimism about the striker's recuperation and it is expected that he will be back in action before the month comes to a close.

It's no surprise that other clubs have taken an interest in Boniface's performances. He's been rumored to be linked with Arsenal and Chelsea.

Wirtz is one of the most thrilling players in Europe and it is highly likely that he will receive a lucrative transfer offer in the near future. The most affluent teams in Europe have had their scouts keeping a close eye on the attacking midfielder and Leverkusen may struggle to hold onto him.

At just 20 years old, Wirtz is having an amazing season. Only Martin Odegaard, the captain of Arsenal, has made more opportunities from open play in the top five European leagues. Wirtz has also impressively scored nine goals and provided 14 assists for Leverkusen, as he thrives in his role as the team's main creative force and number 10.

Florian Wirtz poses a significant danger.

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Earlier this season, Alonso expressed his admiration for a few skilled players in the Bundesliga. He mentioned that there are some things that these players can do that he cannot teach.

In order for West Ham to defeat Leverkusen, they need to come up with a strategy to silence Wirtz, a feat that not many teams have accomplished.

Currently, it's difficult to find a European full-back who is equally thrilling as Frimpong.

Frimpong is given permission by Alonso to advance and he is using it to his advantage. He is having a great impact on the German league by scoring an unbelievable 10 goals this year at the age of 23.

Leverkusen in recent weeks. The young defender has impressed with his fast and powerful runs down the right flank and his solid defensive skills. Frimpong's energetic performances have helped his team to win crucial matches and climb up the Bundesliga table. In the past, Frimpong played for Celtic in Scotland before moving to Germany. His experience in the Scottish Premiership has helped him adapt quickly to the pace and physicality of German football. Frimpong has also shown a great attitude on and off the field, earning praise from his coaches and teammates. Overall, Jeremie Frimpong is proving to be a great asset for Bayer Leverkusen and a player to watch in the future. His potential is immense and it will be exciting to see how he develops in the coming months and years.

The player from the Netherlands mostly serves as a secondary winger, which makes it difficult for opposing teams to defend against him.

Frimpong began his career at Manchester City's academy and then switched to Celtic in 2019. He made another move to Leverkusen in 2021 where he is now playing under Alonso's guidance, displaying the same promise as he did in his younger days.

He will definitely return to the main platform soon.