Martinez: “There is a lot of competition for the eleven – Let’s continue to develop”

With the preparation of Olympiakos in the final stretch for the first big derby of the season, Diego Martinez spoke about this game with the AEK. The coach of the Red and Whites admitted the degree of difficulty of the match, emphasized that his team is young and is now being built but did not look for excuses.

The Spanish coach stated that his team’s goal is to bring out the personality it has shown so far against AEK, which he described as a very good team, and pointed out that his players should win duels and be effective on both sides of the field. . “Therefore, concentration, personality, commitment to the goal and above all to give our best”he added meaningfully.

When asked if he has problems, he claimed that he does “we have some doubts because there are some players who have not completed their preparation for this game.”

What Martinez said in detail…



For the game with AEK:



“All games are important for us and always the next game is the most important. This time it’s a special game about what this means for our world. We are ready and very excited to play with one of the strongest teams in the Greek league. We have the expectation to continue developing our team and of course to win the three points”.

For AEK and whether the playing style of the two teams is similar:



“She is the champion of last season. Of course this is a very good team with very good players and a great coach. They are really good, but I think we are different. Our way is different and the style of football we present is different. The biggest difference is that they are a team that has been working together for a year and are a ready team. We are still getting to know each other and trying to adapt to what we want. We have 16 new players and we want to adopt a new identity and a new philosophy. We are doing well so far, but we want to continue on this path. And as I always tell you, right now we’re walking on a bridge while we’re building it.”

For what Olympiacos needs to win:



“We want to continue to bring out the identity and personality that we aspire to have. We have to be fully focused throughout the match because it is really a difficult game. We will need to win the duels and be effective in both areas because it is always this team that wins. Therefore, concentration, personality, commitment to the goal and above all to give our best.”

For transcriptional design and additions:



“I think the club and Antonio Cordon have done a very good job. They have brought in excellent footballers, very skilled and with rich talent. Now the hardest part remains. To build a team worthy of its talent and to be able to become a team together. Also, all players must always give their best through the role that each one will have in each match. Whether they play a lot, or less, or even less, everyone must give their best to be a team. In addition to “bonding” we must utilize all our strengths so that we are constantly and more competitive. Above all, however, at this moment we must learn to play and compete as a team.”

On whether there are absenteeism issues and whether he counts on Sunday the latest transfer acquisitions:

“We have some doubts because there are some players who have not completed their preparation for this game. Also there are some other players such as the case of Omar Richards who still has not completed his recovery from his injury. Also there are some players who may be ready physically, but we don’t know until the last minute if they will be ready in terms of their preparation for the particular match. However, even if they are not ready for Sunday’s game they should be ready for Thursday’s game and if not for Thursday’s game then for the following Sunday’s game.

Our team has a great advantage. There will always be debate about who will play and who won’t. There is an internal competition very big and this works very positively. We want that to continue so we can keep all that energy going throughout the season. There are too many games and this conversation needs to continue but always in a positive way. This is a marathon and not a road race and everyone must give their best at every moment.

What is certain is that we must respect the rate of adaptation of each football player but also the moment each football player is in terms of form. It is certain that everyone is necessary, we will need them all and we rely on them all”.