Bayer Leverkusen gearing up for UEFA Champions League second leg against Olympiacos | OneFootball

Bayer Leverkusen host Olympiacos in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off with Kasper Hjulmand’s side holding a 2-0 advantage over their Greek counterparts.

Speaking in Monday’s press conference ahead of the clash, the Dane warned his players of complacency.

“It’s a good position to be in and a good result,” he said. “But also a dangerous one, if you take it too lightly.

“We’re taking the game very seriously, it’s not over yet. We’ll need to be at our best against a great opponent but even the win in the first leg doesn’t change the fact we’re approaching the game as we normally do: We want to be proactive and win.”

Bayer Leverkusen without key players

Die Werkself confirmed that Loïc Badé would be sidelined with a muscular injury for the foreseeable future, while US international Malik Tillman is also a doubt after picking up an ankle injury against Union Berlin on Saturday.

“We don’t think he’ll be able to play,” said Hjulmand. “But we’ll decide tomorrow after training and the medical.”

GGFN | Daniel Pinder