"I'm not here just to have a job. I'm here to do my best for the team. That's why I don't think about pressure. For me, it's just about preparing for tomorrow's game in the best possible way and winning."
"Our recent performance against Mainz, especially in the first half, was not good. That's true. We have to and want to be more proactive."
Bayer Leverkusen sit sixth in the Bundesliga, six points behind fourth-placed Stuttgart with only a 35% chance of top-four finish according to Opta simulations. Manager Kasper Hjulmand faces a demanding schedule including an away match at Hamburg, followed by Freiburg and Arsenal's Champions League last-16 first leg. Hjulmand emphasizes his focus on match preparation and winning rather than external pressure. Leverkusen struggled in the first half against Mainz, generating minimal chances before improving after halftime. The team's attacking form raises concerns, having scored only one goal in their last three matches across all competitions.
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