Bayer Leverkusen face West Ham United in the Europa League quarter-final first leg on Thursday (April 11, 9 p.m. ET) Bayer lead the Bundesliga by 16 points and will be crowned German champions on Sunday (April 14) Xabi Alonso says that they have not yet discussed the duel against Bremen.
Jeremie Frimpong also emphasizes how “easy” it is to concentrate on the game against the Hammers from London. West Ham are missing Edson Alvarez, Kalvin Phillips and Jarrod Bowen. technical director Tim Steidten already revealed his thoughts: “Please not Leverkusens and not Liverpool. I would have preferred to meet both of them in the final” If the current Conference League title holders won the UEFA Europa League this year, they would continue in the premier class the following season. CLICK HERE to follow the first leg of the quarter-finals here in the live ticker. The second leg will take place in London on April 14.