Zé Roberto believes Bayer Leverkusen can win the treble: “And the wonderful thing about it is that it doesn’t even taste good,” says the Brazilian, who only finished second three times with Bayer in 2002
What the Brazilian, who has also played for Bayern Munich and Hamburger SV in the Bundesliga, emphasizes: “This team has shown impressive soccer, has consistently shown itself to be, I’ll call it, a flying team.” The fact that some defeats were prevented with goals in stoppage time is an expression of “skill and mental strength.” You used to see that a lot at Bayern Munich. “But now is Bayer Leverkusen’s time. “
Bayer could round off the season in the two upcoming Europa League and DFB Cup finals this week. “I’m betting on three crowns for Leverkusen.” Even if, for example in the match in Berlin, Kaiserslautern is “an opponent that you might sympathize with as an underdog, a club that is a legend itself. “
“Smart new signings “
With regard to the strength of the new German champions, the former international highlights the work of coach Xabi Alonso as well as the management, saying the club has made “smart new signings”. However, if the club wants to be a permanent contender in the Champions League, the squad still needs to be strengthened
Young star Florian Wirtz is “the best player of the season” for 49-year-old Zé Roberto, who ended his active career in 2017. When asked about his world-class qualities, the Brazilian explained: “He has the potential to reach this level if he continues to develop his game and refine his skills. “
