Van Bommel: “When you get here you have to qualify”

For the crucial rematch between AEK and Antwerp at the OPAP Arena, on Wednesday (29/8, 22:00), the Belgian coach spoke, Marco van Bommel.

In detail, Marco van Bommel spoke at the press conference about:

-whether they have practiced on penalties: “It’s hard to practice penalty kicks. We have practiced shooting».

-the heat and if it affects Antwerp: “Quite simply we have to adapt. We know it’s hot here and today in training but we have no choice but to adapt. I hope it doesn’t appear in the papers that we are here on holiday».

-whether he expects another regular match in relation to the first game: “I don’t expect anything too different. We have prepared well. The details will make all the difference. That’s where we have to pay attention and be focused».

-the lack of experience of his players in the Champions League and whether his own experience as a player in the past will help: “It is certainly good that I have played at this level. But experience kills experience. That’s how you learn, in hot seats you gain experience. I can’t put anything into their feet despite my experience, they will get the experience themselves».

-that there is pressure on Jansen because the wings didn’t help in the previous match: “That’s the Champions League. The few opportunities you have to take advantage of. He did it in the first game. Whatever opportunities you have, you must look to score them because that way you will make your task easier».

-how you can eliminate stress: “The most important thing is how to prepare on the field, the tactical approach and then what they will expect in the stands is another matter. The most important thing is on the pitch and how we prepare».

-being one step away from qualifying for the Champions League: “When you have the opportunity to take the next step, you can’t pass it up. When you get here you have to qualify».