On Thursday, starting at 17:55, the Leverkusen – Ludogorets, the 5th round of the Europa League, will be played.
The tour was special. The Bulgarians led 2-0 through the goals scored by Keseru (8) and Marcelinho (’31), but Leverkusen returned the situation and finally imposed 3-2.
The modest course of the championship has made the waters at least uncomfortable at Leverkusen. Rudi Voller, general manager of the band, remained behind Herrlich despite the bad results, but the patience of the fans has come to an end. If the performance of the “aspirin” does not rise to the expectations, it is extremely possible for us to make a coach change in the next period. The tour of the European League counts too little for the ultras, living humiliation after the Bundesliga, where Leverkusen occupies the 12th position and in 2 of the previous 3 stages was defeated to 3 goals difference. That is why we expect the German band – already mathematically qualified in the next phase of the competition – to look for the best players for the championship matches in the perspective of the clash with Ludogorets.
On the other hand, Ludogorets is mathematically eliminated from the Europa League. But the Bulgarians have what they are fighting for! “Greens” aim to get a positive result primarily for the country’s coefficient. However, we point out that Leverkusen is not the only club in the crisis in this group: Antoni Zdravkov is newly installed on the Bulgarian bank. Before arriving at Ludogorets, Zdravkov prepared for 4 years the national U21 of the country of origin.
Probable teams Leverkusen – Ludogorets
Leverkusen (4-2-3-1): Hradecky – Wendell, Dragovic, Tah, Weiser – Baumgartlinger, Aranguiz – Bailey, Havertz, Bellarabi – Alario.
Ludogorets (4-2-3-1): Renan – Nedyalkov, Terziev, Moti, Lucas – Goralski, Campanharo – Wanderson, Marcelinho, Lukoi – Keser.
PREDICTION: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.55
