Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso on Friday backed Jurgen Klopp to make an impact in his new job at Red Bull, but said the former Liverpool manager "needs time".

The 31-year-old missed four games in December with a hamstring strain and is clearly not yet back to 100 percent.

Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten streak of 43 domestic matches came to an end when they were beaten 3-2 at home by Leipzig on ...