Schmidt: "Atlético has a great mentality"
The German coach appeared at the press conference prior to the round of 16 fixture of the Champions League (Wed/20:45).
Roger Schmidt, Bayer Leverkusen’s coach, analysed the visit of our team to the BayArena: "We know that they play many long balls and look for the second play. In the Champions League, the level is much higher, but we can be prepared." In addition, Bayer Leverkusen’s coach said that "Atlético has a great mentality. Nobody likes to play against them."
Schmidt personalized on Mario Mandzukic as the main threat, whom he knows well after the Croatian played for the Bundesliga: "He’s a very good and very special player. Always going forward and trying to finish off the crosses."
