Defensive woes causing unrest around reigning champions Leverkusen

by Oliver Trust

BERLIN, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Bayer Leverkusen's season has started with lingering defensive issues that contrast starkly with the steadfast form they showed in their title-winning campaign last year.

Head coach Xabi Alonso, who led Leverkusen to a league and cup double last season with only 24 goals conceded, now finds his squad struggling with 15 goals conceded in just eight Bundesliga gam