As the Europa League 1/8 final is about to kick off, Austria's big midfielder Lemmerer was interviewed by the media before the match, expressing his expectations and confidence for the upcoming match against Turkey.
Knowing that the Turkish team will step onto the pitch with great passion and fighting spirit, Lemerle emphasized, "The Turkish team will of course give their best and go into this match with great enthusiasm. As opponents, we must show the same level of passion and fighting spirit. This is a Europa League Round of 16 match and it is an exciting stage for all the players involved."
Speaking about the venue, Leipzig's home stadium, the Red Bull Arena, Lemmerer said it has a special meaning for him: "It's only a two-hour drive to the stadium, which makes the journey ideal. What's more, I've been playing in this stadium for a long time and it's been the scene of many great moments in my career. It's a great honor to be able to play in such a place full of memories for an important match in the Europa League."
Lemmerer is full of anticipation and eagerness for the upcoming match: "Playing in the Europa League is a big deal in itself, and I'm incredibly proud to be able to represent the Austrian national team on such a stage. I am eager to win this game, it will be another great moment for me in this stadium. Our whole team wants to move on as we are very happy and comfortable with our current form and performance."
