Interviewed by today’s edition of Gazzetta dello Sport, Rudi Voeller he spoke about Bayer Leverkusen, Roma’s next opponent in the Europa League: “First of all they are experiencing an exceptional moment, they won the German championship for the first time, you can imagine. Everywhere in Germany I go they compliment you on your game, everyone recognizes that it wasn’t a question of luck, random or otherwise. And then there are other protagonists, compared to the semi-final in which Roma passed.
What more can they give? Bayer has brought important players into their squad this season, I’m thinking of Granit Xhaka, midfielder, who is the great leader of this team. Then Victor Boniface, Alex Grimaldo, Patrik Schick, with whom we also spoke in recent days about Roma. And many others. Last spring it should be remembered that the coach had only been here for a few months, but now he has had a complete season and it showed. Xabi Alonso is the best purchase that could have been made. I watch the home games, I don’t go to the away games, but live you always notice an incredible game.
Rome? I’ve already seen her a couple of times: I liked her, she plays in a different way than Jose Mourinho. The players are very disciplined on the pitch, they have a clear system and tactics: it will also be difficult for Leverkusen, who will probably have more possession of the ball, but I am sure that it will prove to be a high-level challenge, just like a European semi-final, good for the team people”.