Coach Heiko Vogel and football player Kasim Adams made statements in Basel, which is preparing to face Trabzonspor tomorrow in the UEFA Conference League play-off competition.
Media manager Simon Walter, who started the meeting by making a statement on behalf of the Basel Club, expressed his sadness as a club due to the loss of life in the earthquakes. Stating that Basel is with Turkey in this process, Walter said, “Our hearts are with you. Although the match that will be played tomorrow is not important for football, we wholeheartedly support our opponent’s aid campaign. We congratulate Trabzonspor for playing the game with such a thought. We support it,” he said.
“GOAL JOY WILL NOT BE MADE”
Heiko Vogel, who was asked about his opinion about the match to be played tomorrow and asked to evaluate the atmosphere, said, “Tomorrow’s match is completely unimportant because of the events that take place here.” Vogel, who also evaluated the situation that there was no joy or cheering as a result of Trabzonspor’s decision, said, “We hear points for Trabzonspor’s decision. We will definitely agree with this. I will tell my players that no goal celebration will be made tonight. We will try to be very respectful even though we come from abroad. ‘ he said.
“WE WILL SHOW OUR SUPPORT TO THE TURKISH PEOPLE”
Asked what kind of game he will have in response to Trabzonspor’s statements that ‘he has to play’, Vogel said: “We think of it as a game that we have to play like our opponent. “We are planning to organize a campaign. We will show our support to the Turkish people in this regard by collaborating with a non-governmental organization in Switzerland.”
“WE WILL PLAY A DIFFICULT MATCH”
Kasim Adams, one of the defenders of the team, said: “We are aware that we have come to a game that we have to play. We will just play football and go back home. My teammates and I have the same opinion. We came here, but we will play a difficult game in difficult times. We do not have any different motivational situation.” said.