If Xabi Alonso and his players lift the Europa League trophy this Wednesday evening, around midnight, there will be a good chance that this fantastic team will finish the season undefeated in all competitions. An incredible feat that the German champion will only achieve by taming Atalanta.
“ It will be a very intense match, against a very demanding opponent, with very clear ideas, a coach who has worked with them for a long time, players who have been together for many years and who know each other well.warned Xabi Alonso on the UEFA website. We will play based on our ideas, our game and our enthusiasm to hope to win, but also to compete as we do. We know Atalanta well, and there are no secrets; they will know us well too, and we hope the match will be good. It would mean a lot, a lot to me (to win a European trophy). Being able to share it with people at the club, with the fans. »
A typical eleven for Leverkusen!
With which starting lineup will Bayer Leverkusen enter this final? Xabi Alonso is lucky to be able to count on his entire squad. All the lights are green for the meticulous Spanish technician, who should put together what looks like his most competitive eleven.
Leverkusen should rely on its well-oiled 3-4-2-1 animation. Schick is expected on the front of an attack which will be masterfully orchestrated by the talented playmaker Wirtz. Pistons Frimpong and Grimaldo will also start, with a midfield consisting of Andrich and Xhaka. Tah will be aligned as a defensive leader.
The expected lineup for Bayer Leverkusen: Kovar – Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie – Frimpong, Andrich, Xhaka, Grimaldo – Hofmann, Wirtz – Schick.
