After three impressive victories at the start, Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Jeremie Frimpong head to Munich for the top game on Friday next week as leaders. Leverkusen’s attacking defender not only sees the Werkself but also the record champions facing a “big challenge”.
Not afraid of the top game in Munich: Jeremie Frimpong. IMAGO/ADJUST
The Werkself made a statement on the first three matchdays. With impressive football, mature performances and sovereign victories. Bayer 04 are – once again – serious Bayern hunters. The top game in Munich should give an indication of whether coach Xabi Alonso’s team can really play for the title.
“There are still mistakes in our game, it’s definitely not perfect”
Jeremie Frimpong, who as a right rail player has already had three assists this season in addition to one goal, is basically extremely ambitious. “There are still mistakes in our game, it’s definitely not perfect. That’s why we have to stay focused now,” he demands, “then hopefully we can do even more.” Words that sound like a threat to the competition given the three strong performances by the factory club so far.
Even if the lightning-fast offensive defender, who in fact has the image of the flying Dutchman, shows self-confidence (“It’s my ambition to win something”), he doesn’t make a declaration of war on the record champions. However, he apparently sees Bayer 04 on an equal footing with Bayern Munich.
Top game, 4th matchday
The 22-year-old is expecting a spectacle when the league leaders meet second: “It will definitely be interesting for the spectators. Both teams will attack and goals will be scored.” Frimpong does not show fear of the Munich team, who have dominated the league almost at will for a decade, but only show due respect. “It’s going to be a difficult game, of course. Bayern have a good team,” he said, first complimenting him, but then clearly stating: “I think it’s going to be a big challenge for Bayern too.”
Contract extension not excluded
Frimpong, who actually wanted to leave Leverkusen this summer and join a top European club, would also like to contribute his share. Now that the transfer window has closed, he’s not ruling out a contract extension at Bayer 04.
In the kicker interview in the Thursday edition (or here as an e-paper) read why Jeremie Frimpong can basically imagine extending his contract at Bayer 04, what the Dutchman, who is still waiting for his first international cap, says about his punishment by Bonds coach Ronald Koeman and what role a change of federation plays in his thoughts.
2023-09-06 20:58:39
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