AEK welcomes Aris to the “OPAP Arena” (20:30, Cosmote TV, sport-fm.gr, bwinSPORT FM) for the 13th and last matchday of the first round Stoiximan Super Leaguein the first of two matches they will play in just four days, as the rematch of the cup follows on Tuesday (03/12).
A very crucial match, after all both have been hurt in their last games and are looking to get back to winning ways on the one hand and on the good appearances on the other. Both to stay close to the top, and to regain their lost… flame.
O Valentino Fatore spoke to the NOVA camera ahead of the showdown giving the slogan of victory, which will help Aris bounce back.
What he said in detail:
On the situation in his team after the defeat by Volos: “To be honest, we are not happy after the last two results. But I believe that now we have a good chance to come back, to regain our lost self-confidence. We go to the match against AEK to get the three points».
On whether this kind of game motivates him and his teammates more: “When you play these kinds of games, it’s the best! You love these kinds of games, which are very important! It’s really nice to race in that kind of atmosphere. We are ready for this derby. Let’s go give 100% of our strength. After all, as a team we have proven that we play well in these types of matches».
For the first cup match between them: “We look at the race ahead of us. We focus on the elements that our coach has pointed out. We have prepared very well for this game. We have our plan, how we should deal with AEK, and that is what we are going to serve. We have to be smart, be solid and believe we will have our chances to get the result we want».
For the fact that the two teams will play two matches in 4 days: “It’s smart to focus on the game ahead first. The next one is for a different event, a completely different game. In football, anything can happen during ninety minutes. So we have to see the league game first. The other is for the Cup and under different conditions».
Source: Sport Fm
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