The Jacob Frise Saturday’s Dutch game means the first match at the Olympic Stadium.
Jacob Friis gets his baptism as a head coach in front of his home audience. EPA / AOP
The Olympic Stadium is a dear home field for all Finnish football lovers.
It has seen the stunning battles against a predefined opponent, and no one can forget, for example, a Bubi huh visitor’s visit, which made Belgian superstars yawn to breathe.
Head coach of the Finnish A-team Jacob Friis However, it has never been possible to experience the unique atmosphere of Stadika.
He will face the passionate fans of the North Arc for the first time in the Saturday night World Cup qualifying match.
– I’ve heard a lot of good supporters from the players. Everyone is looking forward to the game, because in the home matches the Huuhkaja game has a very special atmosphere, Friis told Iltalehti.
– At least it didn’t lower my expectations.
Homecoming
Friis was named the head coach of the Huuhkaja after a miserable league of peoples. His pests began with away matches against Malta and Lithuania.
It was only during the home matches that he has had time to spend a longer snippet in Finland.
– I was last in the sauna yesterday, Friis laughs.
– Now I even had time to visit Kotka to get to know a little Finnish football. I have to say it’s really hard to find anything negative in this country.
National team head coaches at least Antti Muurinen and Mixu Paatelainen From time to time, they were subjected to a harsh whistle concert.
– All people are really friendly. Maybe it will change if we lose a few games, Friis anticipates.
In any case, the training session in Finland has made a deep impression on a Danish from Aalborg.
– This is a special moment, because for the first time I’m here with the team in Helsinki. It’s great to see the players in their own environment in the midst of families and friends, Friis said.
– It really felt like the players came home. We have enjoyed the summer of Finland. The experience has been really great.
“All ready”
Friis confirmed that the team had not experienced setbacks in the form of injuries.
– Everyone is ready for these matches.
He does not even see the problem that some of the national team players are already preparing for the European Championship Tournament that will start next week.
– I think it’s a positive thing. My work is to promote Finnish football, so this is a positive thing, Friis comments, for example Topi Keskinen and Leo Wallan absence.
– We have enough players and I trust my choices.
After the March guest tour, the difficulty of the World Cup qualifier is now rising significantly.
The Dutch team prepared for the Suomi game, for example, on a bike ride. Aop
According to FIFA, the Netherlands is the sixth best national team in the world. Poland, which will be against Tuesday, is also located in 34, clearly above Finland (69).
– Dance always requires two teams. For example, Dutch forces us to be without a ball from time to time. It is not about voluntarily falling down to defend.
– Then we have to work with all the heart and soul. But at the same time, we have to remember that we want to achieve something. We must use our situations. And hopefully the Netherlands will have to play without a ball.
Fans’ mission
Friis will not go for a 0-0 draw. Finland wants to win the Dutch.
– There’s a good team and we have to accept the picture of the match. At the same time, we need to turn the areas of our advantage.
– We have to put the Dutch to suffer when we have a ball.
For Oranje, a trip to Helsinki only means the opening match of the World Cup qualifier. Any other than a clear win would be a disaster Ronald Koeman for the team leading to a team.
– As they feel better at individual levels, the team will surely start pressing from above. The Dutch trusts themselves, and of course there are reasons for that.
The Netherlands brings to Stadika a team that is buzzing with the world stars, which at least on paper is stronger in every aspect.
The Dutch team includes Cody Gakpo (left) and Ryan Gravenberch, who won the Premier League in Liverpool. Aop
Friisi has a great responsibility for the fact that the homeownet does not become an ugly loss.
– I’m not nervous, but of course we look forward to the game in front of a full home audience.
A joint game is needed between supporters and the team.
– I expect fans to create an excellent atmosphere. I want to keep the audience up to the end of the match. It, in turn, requires the team to keep the match steady. It’s our job.