Fenerbahce, UEFA Champions League preliminary qualifiers play-off round will face the Portuguese representative Benfica in the rematch match. Yellow-lacivertliler coach Jose Mourinho and Talisca from the Talisca press conference made statements before the critical struggle. Here are the statements of Mourinho and Talisca …
Mourınho’s explanations
“A compact team”
“Benfica is a very good team. They have invested a lot to pass the tour in the Champions League. Strong and experienced players took. A solid, compact team in defense. This time a great stadium support will be behind them. I can say that. “
“We will not be affected by the atmosphere”
“I do not think the team will be affected by the atmosphere tomorrow. Of course, Benfica’s fans are enthusiastic, but Fenerbahce will not be affected negatively.”
About Bruno Lauge
“I love Bruno Lauge and I respect his career as a coach. Bruno, a good coach. He hadn’t done a coach of a big team like Benfica before, but he is the coach of Benfica in this stage of his career. I wish him success except for tomorrow.”
About Hamdi Akın’s statement of Fenerbahçe Vice President
“The statements that the match is easy or difficult tomorrow, I do not know him personally. The club and the team will not affect the game. Club structure within the framework of his position, but even I do not know the name.”
Transfer to Management Response
“I do not think of the transfer of Kerem Aktürkoğlu. The club has made an extra effort to make me more opportunities for these two Benfica matches. I don’t know if there will be a definite time. “
“We have no staff to create surprises”
“I can’t say what to do tomorrow, but we don’t have the same staff with Benfica. We don’t have a staff that the coach can use to create surprises. I don’t think we have more options for surprises.”
“My teams were better”
“I never lost here because my teams were better. Porto, Manchester United … I didn’t play here with Leiria, I played on my own field.”
“If we go to the Europa League …”
“I feel calm. I do not know whether this is one of the most important matches of Fenerbahce. Champions League like Fenerbahce prestige and financial return is clear. However, if we pass the elimination, our goals will remain limited. If we go to the European League, our goals are bigger, but of course we will play a match.”
TALISCA’S RESPECTS
“It will be a competitive game”
“We have completed our preparations. We will be on the field with full motivation. Tomorrow will be a competitive game. The game in Istanbul was a challenging game. The details will be a nice match that will make a difference.”