December 9, 2024 at 9:19 PM

Edmond Tapsoba Warns Inter Milan: 'We're Not the 2020 Team Anymore'

Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba asserts the team's significant growth since their 2020 Europa League encounter with Inter Milan, emphasizing their readiness for the upcoming Champions League clash.

Edmond Tapsoba Warns Inter Milan: 'We're Not the 2020 Team Anymore'

As Bayer Leverkusen prepares to face Inter Milan in the Champions League, defender Edmond Tapsoba has issued a confident message, highlighting the team's evolution since their 2020 Europa League quarter-final meeting, which resulted in a 2-1 defeat for Leverkusen. Tapsoba remarked, "We were a very young team back then. Since that time, we've made significant progress and added new players. Back then, our coach wasn't Xabi [Alonso], and now we have a great coach. So, rest assured, tomorrow will be a different game."

Reflecting on the team's development, Tapsoba noted, "We've rediscovered our footballing identity. The team has started, and soon we'll return to the same level as last season."

Under the leadership of head coach Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen has shown remarkable improvement, aiming to make a strong statement in the upcoming match against Inter Milan.