Bayer Leverkusen head coach Kasper Hjulmand has described Arsenal as potentially the greatest team in Europe as the Bundesliga side prepares to host the red-hot Premier League leaders in the Champions League tonight.
Bayer Leverkusen boss Kasper Hjulmand believes his side faces the ultimate test tonight against Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.
The Gunners arrive in Germany following a flawless group stage where they secured eight consecutive victories.
Hjulmand expressed deep respect for the visitors’ current form, noting, “Arsenal are perhaps the best team in Europe at the moment,” while emphasizing his players must maintain self-belief to secure a result.
The fixture marks an emotional homecoming for Kai Havertz, who returns to the club where he spent a decade.
Havertz, recently back from injury, acknowledged the difficulty of the task but remains focused on an away win.
Mikel Arteta, whose side sits seven points clear in the Premier League, dismissed favorites’ tags during his press conference, urging his squad to “live in the present.”