Bayer Leverkusen showed in their 5-1 thrashing of Norway’s Molde that they have depth in their squad, which makes coach Xabi Alonso optimistic that they can also get over the absence of several stars due to the Africa Cup of Nations. The African championships in Ivory Coast are scheduled for January 13-February 10, with Leverkusen playing six matches in the period. Leverkusen are unbeaten in all competitions this season, winning 20 of their 23 games to top the Bundesliga, advance into the Europa League last 16 and reach the German Cup quarter-finals. Rivals will hope that Alonso’s team will be…