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Bayer’s Florian Wirtz: “We want to be better than Roma.”

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)
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Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz spoke about tonight’s showdown in Koln where Xabi Alonso’s men will face Mourinho’s Roma.

In an interview with the German side, Wirtz said, “At the moment, the focus is simply on this second game, and everyone is so excited.”

“We’re aware that we have to win this game, everyone thinks so and wants it. We want to fight this battle and be better than our opponent.”

“We can’t wait to play,” he concluded.

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