Abel Ruith: “Panathinaikos will make things difficult – We will need our best”

A big game is ahead of him Panathinaikoswhich gives Portugal the first of two Champions League playoff games against Braga (23/8, 22:00).

In addition to the “Arsenalista” coach, the Spanish forward also spoke at the press conference ahead of the match Abel Ruithwho spoke in the best words about the “greens”, stressing that it will take the best of Braga to qualify.

In detail what he said:

For Panathinaikos: “They are a difficult team, who press a lot and will need the best from us. We have to be at 100% to win. It is a team that shut out a great opponent like Marseille. It will make things difficult”.

If there is experience: “We have some players who have already played in the Champions League and have experience. Those who haven’t played yet have a lot of ambition to be in the groups and will play two good games. The goal of the team and the club is clear and we want our fans to be happy tomorrow and to win the game, which is the most important thing. We have a very strong offense, a successful set and a roster to beat tomorrow.”

Regarding the postponement of the match against Moreirense: “Better for us so we can rest at the weekend. When you have so many games, fatigue sets in, it’s normal. We have a good team and we all have to be prepared for every game. Not having a match at the weekend is good for us, so that we can concentrate on the two games against Panathinaikos.”

On Andraz Sporar, with whom he was teammates at Braga: “He’s a very good player.”

On whether he will leave: “I have been very happy since I came here. Braga gave me a very important opportunity at that time and I am very happy here. I want to keep working and try to make history at the club. This goes through tomorrow’s game and qualifying for the Champions League groups, our big goal.”