Brignoli: “What we did in the Avenue we should do in Marseille – Another match there”

A different game from that of Leoforos will be that of Marseille against Marseille for Panathinaikos. This is what Alberto Brignoli says in an interview he gave to the newspaper Livesport, pointing out that the rematch is extremely difficult. The Italian goalkeeper pointed out that the Greens should have the same approach to the game and not close back in defence.

The statements of the Italian goalkeeper to Livesport in detail:

For Panathinaikos’ good performance against Marseille:



“We knew how they will fight, in what way they will pressure us. We tried to have the right reactions to their pressing and we succeeded. The coach had explained to us what we had to do and had prepared us for what awaited us.”

On whether they can achieve something similar in the Velodrome:



“After we were able to impose our pace in the Avenue, we can also succeed in the Velodrome.” Of course, we must not rest. Marseille are a great team and will respond. He does not want to be excluded and we will not have an easy task. But we showed that we have the potential to have possession of the ball.”

For the three goals conceded by Panathinaikos from Dnipro and the zero passive against Marseille:



“Yes, that happened, but it’s a relative thing. There are many parameters that play a role and affect a game. There is no clear reason. It’s the season, it’s the concentration, it’s the opponent. The important thing is that we achieve our goal, even if we do it in other ways.”

On whether it’s easy to “lock” Marseille in the second leg:



“Marseille can score in a second. Out of nowhere, literally. We must not be naive: we have only finished half the work. We have another 90 minutes to qualify. In the “Velodrome” we must be even more focused and not allow the slightest crack in our defense”.

On what Panathinaikos should avoid in France:



“It is important to try to play football, not to close in our defense and wait. What we did in Leoforo, let’s do it in Marseille. Of course it is very difficult, but if we have possession and attack, then we will be more secure in defense.”

For what the team needs to fix:



“There are always things to improve. Even in games where we seemingly did almost everything right, judging by the outcome. I repeat that the rematch in Marseille will be another match, under different conditions.”