On the prospect of achieving a favorable outcome…
„We will strive to secure our place in the semi-finals, and that is why we are all eagerly anticipating the match ahead,“ Glasner stated.
He added, „I believe this has positively influenced the mood and atmosphere at the training ground, as the players have genuinely enjoyed the experience. We had a great time, we relished the football, and we appreciated the intensity from our last match. We possess everything necessary to achieve a good result in the first leg tomorrow.“
On the Competitors in the Tournament
Glasner reflected on the teams still competing in the tournament, noting, „When you observe the UEFA Europa League and the Conference League, it is evident that the teams from the top five leagues—namely England, Spain, and Italy—are always present. For instance, Bologna remains in the Europa League, as does Aston Villa from England.“
„We faced AZ Alkmaar during the group stages, a formidable team from the Netherlands. Therefore, it is not surprising to see these teams advance to the later stages of the competition,“ he continued.
He expressed surprise at Fiorentina’s need for extra time in the playoff round, remarking, „That caught me off guard, as they typically do not allow many goals.“
Regarding Fiorentina’s recent performance, he said, „I was quite impressed by their organization in the match against Verona. They had a challenging start to the season but have managed to turn things around. In their last ten games, they rank eighth or ninth in the Serie A form table and are known for their strong defensive record.“
„We anticipated their presence in the quarter-finals, but from our standpoint, we hope these will be their final two matches in this year’s competition,“ Glasner concluded.
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