The chances of a title were there, but in the end, Bayer Leverkusen decides the season 2019/20 without any great Triumph. After the 1:2-defeat against Inter Milan in the quarter-finals of the Europa League the season for Bayer 04 with a frustrating experience to the end. Against the strong North-Italians held the work of self, especially in the first 20 minutes is not sufficient, however, and had to leave early to run a Two-goal deficit behind.
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The international fiercely sought-after German national player Kai Havertz was also against Inter by no means bad. The 21-year-old midfielder had a good action and brought by Bayer with his goal to 1:2 in 25. Minute on the Milan approach. For more but it was not enough. Whether Havertz also plays in the coming season for Leverkusen, is very questionable. The Chelsea has an interest in an obligation of the exceptional footballer.
inter’s Belgian star striker Romelu Lukaku, however, a very strong performance showed, was always robust in his body and was hard to disconnect from the Ball. The 27-Year-old was initially at the first Milan goal from Nicolo Barella (15. Minute) with a previously parried the shot directly involved and scored the 2:0 in the Fall itself (21.). His own Performance, he didn’t want to lift after the game, however. “I’m trying to help the Team as best I can. For me the best player was today, Nicolo Barella.“
The final in the DFB Cup against FC Bayern lost the Champions League to fifth place in the League, only just missed, and now, the end of dreams from the Europa League final at the Rhein, Bayer was often close, but also not more. “We have made a good development this year, have played good football, but missed it, to reward us”, said captain Lars Bender to the point.
