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Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz discusses Roma showdown

Andy Mattioli
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - APRIL 13: Florian Wirtz of Leverkusen gestures during the UEFA Europa League quarterfinal first leg match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise at BayArena on April 13, 2023 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz briefly previewed the upcoming showdown with Roma in the Europa League semifinal.

Only a few days away from the first leg at the Stadio Olimpico, Wirtz gave an interview to Bayer’s official website.

“Now is not the time to lie,” said the German player. “Obviously we all want to reach the Europa League final.”

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