Leverkusen (dpa) – Bayer 04 Leverkusen have to turn 2: 3 from the first leg against Atalanta Bergamo (6.45 p.m. / RTL +) in the Europa League round of 16 today. The mood in the basement is just now.
The situation: In the league there was a 0-1 draw against 1. FC Köln in a neighborhood duel. This jeopardizes qualification for the Champions League. More than that, the serious injuries to Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong are depressing.
The opponent:Coach Gerardo Seoane has great respect for national player Robin Gosens’ ex-club, and not just after the first leg. “They’re a really ripped-off team with a lot of intensity and great tackling skills,” said Bayer coach Seoane. With the defeat by only one goal difference, Leverkusen was still well served in the end.
The staff:In addition to Wirtz and Frimpong, striker Patrik Schick is still sorely missed. Two important forces are available again in Karim Bellarabi and Robert Andrich.
The coach says:“You can be disappointed. Nevertheless, we have to look ahead now. We all have to pull together even more now,” said Seoane about the injuries.