The qualification to the next phase was the goal for her AEK The Matias Almeida!
The Argentinian coach at the press conference ahead of the away match with Brighton at the “Amex Stadium” (21/09, 22:00) he mentioned, among other things, that he has decided the way the Union will play after the absences of Vida and Mukudiadding that the “seagulls” – at this moment – are playing the most beautiful football in the world.
Regarding the returns of Levi Garcia and Gatsinovich, pointed out that: “They have recovered from their injuries. They lack rhythm, as is normal. In the next few hours I will decide whether they will start the game or come in as substitutes».
What Matias Almeida said at the press conference:
On how he will deal with the problem in the center of the defense with the absences of Vida and Mukudi and if he is thinking of making a significant rotation: “I have decided how we will play. Regarding the rotation, there will be some changes. Since Vida and Mukudi are missing there will be changes in the defense, one of the players to play will be Mitoglou».
On whether AEK intends to adapt to Brighton’s game or will maintain its familiar philosophy: “We know which team we will face. A well-worked team, with a great coach who, wherever he has been, has shown the way he plays football. Today at this moment the team is playing the most beautiful football in the world. We will play eleven against eleven, knowing that it is a very difficult game. We will try to play our game, as we usually do, but always keeping in mind that we are facing a team that plays the most beautiful football in the world. If you look at the team we are going to play it doesn’t have huge names compared to other teams but it has a function that few teams have and that makes the team even better because they play as a team with a certain style».
Regarding the readiness of Levia Garcia and Gacinovic: “They have recovered from their injuries. They lack rhythm, as is normal. In the next few hours I will decide whether they will start the game or come in as substitutes».
On how he felt De Cerby rotated with Manchester United ahead of AEK: “I usually try to focus on my own team. The question would be for the Brighton manager. I analyze the opponent and try to find some solutions. And the players who played performed as well as those who usually play. So it went well».
For AEK’s goal in the event: “The goal is to get to the next stage. We respect all opponents and we want to make them respect us through our game. When they play eleven against eleven anything can happen».
Regarding the weather and whether it will affect AEK: “There are no excuses in football. If it rains, it will rain for both teams, if the sun comes out, it will be for both teams. You never know how a game will go. I feel like there is a certain outcome to the match. We came to hunt what we always hunt. And I hope we succeed».
On how important Amrabad is to AEK (question from a Dutch journalist): “Both Nordin and all the other players are equally important to the team. He, as well as his teammates, have a lot of experience and can significantly help the operation of the team».
Source: Sport Fm
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