Xabi Alonso Praises West Ham Stars in Europa League Clash
Xabi Alonso, the manager of Bayer Leverkusen, has praised West Ham players Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paqueta after his side knocked the Hammers out of the Europa League. Despite a valiant effort from West Ham, Leverkusen emerged victorious with a 3-1 aggregate win. Michail Antonio’s early goal gave West Ham hope, but a late strike from Jeremie Frimpong sealed the tie for Leverkusen. Alonso admitted that his team had to withstand some tough moments against the physical West Ham side. He also acknowledged that West Ham were the better team in the first half. However, Leverkusen managed to change the game’s momentum in the second half and secure the win.
Alonso emphasized the importance of dealing with difficult moments in European competitions and praised West Ham for their energy and strong performance. He specifically highlighted the contributions of Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paqueta, describing them as amazing players. Leverkusen’s unbeaten record this season is a testament to the team’s hard work and Alonso expressed his satisfaction with their achievements. Having recently clinched their first-ever Bundesliga title, Leverkusen will now face Roma in the Europa League semi-finals.
