The great protagonist of Olympiakos, along the way up to final of the Europa Conference League, Ayoub El Kaabispoke to UEFA’s official website ahead of the final against Fiorentina(29/5 22:00) and spoke, among other things, about his difficult childhood, the moment when they believed they could go far but also how he came to Piraeus.
The statements of the Moroccan center forward in detail:
About his childhood: “My childhood was typical. I was born in Derb Milla, a humble neighborhood of Casablanca. I started playing ball in the streets and with diligence and determination, I found my way. Success, from what I understand, is based on hard work, drive and divine guidance.
Alongside school, I supplemented my income by doing various odd jobs, mainly carpentry. I cleaned carpets, sold salt. I worked hard to support myself and I’m proud of it. He taught me how to live. He taught me that life is not easy».
On how he went to Olympiakos: “When I accepted the offer from Olympiakos, I saw it as a personal challenge. Olympiacos is a prestigious club that always claims domestic titles and participates in European competitions.
I have always dreamed of competing in a European competition. Now, with the help of Allah, we have reached the final and are one step away from the greatest joy: lifting the trophy! It’s a dream that I hope will come true on May 29″.
For the five goals against Aston Villa: “After our comeback (from 4-1 down) against Maccabi Tel Aviv, the confidence skyrocketed. We came together with a renewed confidence in our abilities. Everything was done as it should be in England, in front of so many of our passionate fans. Nothing is out of reach for those who persevere. We had never even reached the semi-finals before, let alone the final. We were all proud and happy, especially when people welcomed us at the airport. It’s not just our fans. All Greeks are proud of us”.
On Mendiliber’s contribution to the team: “Our coach came at a very difficult time. He has a lot of experience, he has coached many teams and won the Europa League with Sevilla. It gave me a lot of confidence, it allowed me to feel comfortable on the court, it gave me more freedom. I thank him, all the technical staff and the physical therapists of the club. They always make sure we are in excellent condition”.
Source: Sport Fm
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