Pirola on Baldock: “I can’t imagine how the Greek players who played at Wembley felt”

His downfall George Baldock it spread grief across the country, while the football world is still reeling.

Olympiacos will face Levadeiakos (20/10, 16:00) for the 8th matchday Stoiximan Super Leaguewith Lorenzo Pirola to give statements to her camera Cosmote TV and to make special reference to the death of his fellow athlete. While he also referred to his teammates Baldock and the psychological “task” they had to face against the England (2-1, 10/10).

Lorenzo Pirola said in detail:

For Baldock: “I am shocked and very saddened by what happened. I heard the news when I was in Italy with my National team. I understand that it is shocking news for his team, for his teammates and for all of Greek football. It’s a tragedy. I did not know Baldock personally. I saw him in the last game we played against Panathinaikos. I can’t even imagine how the Greek National players were playing that night in England, but at least I’m glad they got a win for their friend.”

For the Italian national team: “My goal is to play for the Italian men’s national team. That’s what I’m working for and I hope it happens. We have done a very good job with my country’s National Team of Hope and qualified for the European Championship. I really believe that I will be able to fulfill my goals. I’m working hard and can’t wait to see what happens in the future.”

For the match with Levadeiakos: “All the games in the Greek league are difficult and at the same time important, because all the teams when they play against us want to give 200% of their abilities to achieve a great result. For us it is important to play our game, to be serious and focused and to get the three points”.