𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐡 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐚 𝐅𝐂 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 ‘𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥’ 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚, 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐡.

Jonathan Tah believes Bayer Leverkusen’s victory over Chelsea FC is more than just three points — it’s a message to those who downplay the strength of the Bundesliga. The German defender spoke passionately after the match, saying that the result was a statement against what he calls “disrespectful chatter” about German football outside of Bayern Munich.

For years, critics have claimed that Bayern Munich’s dominance proves the Bundesliga lacks real competition. Tah pushed back on that idea, insisting that the quality of football in Germany goes far beyond just one club. “People say the Bundesliga is boring, that it’s all about Bayern,” he said. “But results like this show that other teams are strong too. We work hard, we play at a very high level, and we deserve respect.”

Leverkusen’s performance against Chelsea was a showcase of that strength. The team pressed aggressively, defended with discipline, and took their chances clinically. Tah, a key figure at the back, was instrumental in neutralizing Chelsea’s attacking threats. His composure and leadership were evident throughout the match.

The defender also suggested that victories like these should shift the conversation around German football. “When we play teams from the Premier League and beat them, it proves we can compete with anyone,” Tah said. “It’s not just Bayern who can do it. Leverkusen, Dortmund, Leipzig — we all have quality squads.”

The win will give Leverkusen a confidence boost in European competition, but Tah emphasized that it also sends a message beyond the pitch. “It’s about respect,” he added. “The Bundesliga is one of the top leagues in the world. We deserve to be spoken about that way.”

As Leverkusen continue their campaign, Tah hopes that this result will spark a broader recognition of the talent and tactical quality found across German football. For now, though, he is focused on building on the momentum. “This was a big step,” he said. “But we have more work to do. If we keep playing like this, we can achieve something special this season.”