De Rossi vs. Xabi Alonso. Strong statements before the duel between AS Roma and Bayer Leverkusen, in the Europa League

The Europa League brings interesting semi-finals, including Marseille – Atalanta, but also the headliner Roma – Leverkusen, from 22:00. All public attention is on Leverkusen, who have a 46-game unbeaten record.

Xabi Alonso, booked before the double with Roma

Xabi Alonso declared himself cautious about the match with AS Roma. The Italians were praised by the coach who is unbeaten this season, but he also praised his students for the good run, with Leverkusen being the German champions.

“We know who we are playing against. Roma have very good quality with a new coach, they have changed their style a bit, but we are ready for an intense semi-final. They have shown that they are very good in the previous rounds, they have a great level and they had a great trip to Europe this year.

For us to be able to be here again is an important milestone. From the start of our Europa League campaign we wanted to learn from last season. Last year it was painful not to go to the final. We have dragged this pain upon us to make a virtue out of it.

Roma has changed a lot, they have changed their style of play, tomorrow we expect an intense match. I understood that last year was a unique opportunity, the development of the team was excellent. We are ready to beat Roma to go to the final.

Hunger is what we have, we can only take positive lessons from last year, but the mentality and approach tomorrow must not change, we will try to repeat and see how it goes.

And the Romanians have changed a lot, they will be ready to understand how we play. It’s a European competition, to be focused and pay attention to details, not to get red cards… it’s a huge challenge tomorrow, but it’s nothing to do with last year”said Xabi Alonso, according to Italians.

Daniele de Rossi, praise for Leverkusen

Daniele de Rossi praised the Germans, who have an impeccable track record. Also, the Italian technician was cautious about the goals in the last minutes scored by Bayer Leverkusen.

“We should fear everything about them, starting with the way they play. They are playing superb football and have had so many good results. They have some excellent players. I rate their coach very highly for what he has achieved since taking over the reins. They spent more time working with their coach.

There is a lot to worry about and one thing we have to respect a lot is the fact that they are still undefeated despite often falling behind in matches.

They also often went on to win matches after being tied. As well as being a great team, they have this incredible belief and tenacity to keep chasing the game even when it might seem lost”said Daniele de Rossi for websitethe Italians.