They are starting from scratch at AEK, as pointed out by Matias Almeida in his statements after the very good performance of “Enos” in the friendly victory (3-0) over them Antwerp.
The coach of the “two-headed” wanted to explain that in his team they have not remained… attached to the great season that preceded it and which ended with the conquest of double.
On the contrary, as he clarified, he wants the team to be competitive again as soon as the official duties begin, while he emphasized that his team is in a good stage, with its preparation going well.
Also, comment on it transcript piece -stating that it is in constant contact with Athens but also cheerful for the club’s effort for Pineda- while also referring to Zini, Sheet metal, Jemboaas well as to Levi.
In detail, Matias Almeida spoke to the journalists sent about:
– the match and how satisfied he was: “I think the game helped us a lot. I think we did good things, playing and using all the players we brought here and we had a common idea. It was a good football practice».
-if he expected this response from his players against a team that is further ahead in its preparation: “We are champions too. At times the opposing team seemed to have more time to prepare. We are looking for our leadership function».
-Zini, Lamarana, Roxon and how they responded: “Considering that it’s their first season and they’re young players, I saw them well. The idea is to phase them in and have them interpret the way we train and play and improve.”
-if he feels calm about having Levi Garcia in the Netherlands: “I watched him in all the matches he played (including Gold Cup). Now he is here and has entered the competition».
-if he is worried about anything in the preparation and the goal of the team being ready for its first European game: “For this reason we are preparing, to arrive in the best possible way in the first official match. What we are doing so far is very good preparation. We are in a good stage.”
-if there is a development goal for its racing model and how much better it can be compared to last year’s image: “We always keep the same thought: We want the team to come back and be competitive with an extra that we have and that is the European competitions. What I care about is that we do well in preparation. And we’re doing well.”
– the transcripts: “I am in contact with Athens and the team constantly. I believe they are some new players who have come and we have to wait for them for the future. I am very happy with the effort made by the administration regarding Orbelin. We are also seeing some other options, nothing is finalized yet».
– if there is any immediate need that has been raised by him to the administration: “I had asked that … Ronaldo and Messi come as soon as possible (laughs). No I’m happy with the team and it’s always good to get stronger. It’s good for the group because it makes the kids competitive. No one is sure he will play. We will have three events. I know very well the effort that the team made to bring players, but in the end they did not agree to come. And we close some issues. But not many issues. I am calm with the players I have. The… book of triumph and glory for the double is closed. So we start from scratch again. In the competition between players for a position, in the work you see every day and we do not relax. Now it’s time to start working again and start dreaming again».
Source: Sport Fm
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