Edmond Tapsoba committed a curious error in Bayer Leverkusen training that echoes a legendary misunderstanding by former Bayern Munich star Thiago. A video released by the DFL shows the defender accidentally passing the ball to coach Xabi Alonso during a drill.
The 31-second segment titled “Tapsoba Missverständnis!” was published on Monday. It captures the moment the 25-year-old, under pressure, clears the ball towards the touchline where Alonso is standing instead of to a teammate. The parallel to Thiago's famous blunder, where he once passed the ball to coach Pep Guardiola during a game for Bayern, is clear.
The scene highlights the importance of concentration in every situation, even in training. For Leverkusen, sitting tenth in the Bundesliga with four points from three games, precision will be vital in the coming weeks. The team is on an upward trend with three wins, one draw, and one loss in its last five competitive matches.
The next test comes on October 10th with an away fixture against FSV Mainz 05, who currently sit fifth. Against this backdrop, error-free execution in all areas is the objective.
Tapsoba, a key fixture in central defence, will likely put this lapse behind him quickly. The team looks ahead with confidence following the 2-0 home win against RB Leipzig last weekend.
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