Teun Koopmeiners commented on Juventus’ victory against Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena on the second day of the Champions League. TUTTOmercatoWEB.com brings you the mixer zone interview of the Juventus midfielder.
An incredible victory…
“A difficult match when you lose a man. Very difficult, but we never give up. We are a team that doesn’t want to give up, this is very important. Especially after the red card and their 2-1 goal we wanted to press high, because when you stay low it’s difficult for everyone. The team did very well and I am very happy because we scored three very nice goals.”
The pole has stopped you once again…
“It goes to the post and crossbar, but it comes, I’m not worried. I’m very happy with the victory and the goal will definitely come I’m sure. I want to do everything for the team.”
Could this victory be the turning point of the season?
“Yes, because we want to be a very strong team. We don’t want to be strong only on a technical or tactical level, but we want to be a strong group. Today you saw that even after the red card we won.”
After the injuries, the VAR and the expulsion you got excited…
“Everything seemed to be against us. But we should have done better in some things, that’s for sure. We have to accept the referee’s decision and move forward, today we did this as a group. This is very important. When there are difficulties we have to raise the level and we have done so.”
You managed to overcome a double disadvantage…
“This is the Champions League. It’s always difficult, especially against a team like Leipzig, because they have really strong players technically. We must play with intensity and be strong technically and tactically. I’m happy to have recovered for the first time in the season. It’s important to react to difficulty, because it’s easier to play when you have the lead.”
Have you had a chance to talk to Bremer?
“I’m very sorry. He is a very strong player and above all a great man. This is a very difficult moment for the team but especially for him. Let’s hope it’s not a very serious injury. It’s very difficult for us and for him.”
What do you think of the refereeing decisions?
“I hadn’t done anything. Sometimes you make mistakes. Even the coach had seen it, but this is football.”
You crushed Conceicao on the goal…
“He felt hot after the goal. He scored a beautiful and very important goal. He is strong in 1vs1. He scored the same goal in his first training session. I’m happy for him and for us.”