Bakassetas: “We have a huge challenge ahead of us, we want to go to the World Cup”

THE Tasos Bakassetasits leader National Greecehe spoke honestly and passionately at the press conference before the first match of “Galanoukis” with Belarus (05/09, 21:45).

Against the backdrop of the long absence of the national team from major events, he stressed Importance of qualifying in the World Cupthe faith in the coach’s plan, the strengthening of the new players and the power the team draws from the support of the world.

In detail what he said:

For the absence of National from major events: “To be honest … there is definitely anxiety when you fight for the National. It is creative anxiety, accompanied by a great motivation. We want to qualify for the World Cup. Many years have passed since the last participation of the National in a big event. ”

For what the National now has: “I don’t want to look for excuses, that there was something missing. There was experience and talent. The good thing now is that many new players have emerged. Certainly important is Ivan Jovanovic. We score easier, which is pleasing to both players and the world. Our goal is to qualify for the World Cup. ”

For the team’s plan: ‘We have to follow the plan of the coach, who knows what he needs. To be more efficient. We will give what we have and do not have so that these games are closed with a positive sign”

For the draw: ‘It was a good draw for us, but that doesn’t change anything. There are no favorites in such events. The difference is made by the will, the concentration -all the details. We have to play good football, starting with the match with Belarus”

For the goals in the races: ‘With six points we will be happy. At the moment we have the match on Friday. The rest are theories”

To support the world: ‘We are very happy and blessed that the world is with us. It is extra push and power. We have a huge challenge ahead of us. The world sees how ready and passionate we are, and we want to pay him back“