Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernd Leno hopeful that Ballack will feature against Valencia- UCL news
Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernd Leno has stated that he is hopeful that teammate http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863 in the UEFA Champions League clash at the Mestalla on Tuesday despite breaking his
nose in the Bundesliga match against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/SC-Freiburg-c40462 this past weekend.
Michael Ballack is doubtful to start for Leverkusen in Tuesday night’s fixture in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 as he is still out with a broken nose. The former German international scored the only goal for Werkself as they downed Freiburg to clinch
all three points.
Leno claimed that Ballack is a very integral part of the team and his performances this season have surely helped the side. He admitted that the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 man’s presence would be of immense help in the tough tie as he has
some valuable experience of playing in the Champions League with the likes of Chelsea and Bayern Munich.
The young goalkeeper admitted that the midfielder’s fitness has been a problem this season but is confident that he will make a good recovery to the injury and will be available for selection.
“Michael Ballack is in super shape and is a very important part of the team. He is a personality on the field. With his experience, he anticipates a lot. He has played as many Champions League matches as the entire team. He can
be very valuable in Valencia,” the on-loan player from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/VfB-Stuttgart-c40879 was quoted as saying in an interview.
Meanwhile, Valencia manager Unai Emery is very confident that his side will be able to get the better of Bayer Leverkusen in the match which will spark their chances of qualification to the next round. He revealed that his side
will go for the win and attack right from the start.
“With the improvements we have made since the last match we are convinced that we will win. We must stay together and go for everything,” the manager concluded.
The match between Bayer Leverkusen and Valencia will be played at the latter’s home ground. The Germans will be looking for their third win in the competition whereas the Spanish side are yet to win so far.
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