Xabi Alonso hails Frimpong: "A key player for us"
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has spoken highly of Jeremie Frimpong ahead of the Europa League final against Atalanta.
Playing at right wing-back, Jeremie Frimpong has been a key player for Bayer Leverkusen this season, scoring 14 goals and providing 12 assists in 45 appearances in all competitions.
At the press conference ahead of Leverkusen's Europa League final against Atalanta, Werkself head coach Xabi Alonso was asked about the importance of Frimpong. He answered:
"Since I got here for the first time, since the first day, Jeremie has been a key player for us and for myself.
“He's a great guy, His personality… he brings a lot of joy to the locker room. So you need to keep him having this joy. But as well as become more mature.”
Check out the full response below.