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5.10pm – Together with his coach Mendilibar, soon ChiquinhoOlympiacos midfielder, introduces tomorrow’s Conference League final against Fiorentina in a press conference from Athens.
5.18pm – The press conference begins.
What is the most important element to put in place tomorrow night?
“We will try to play the game from the first minute, we have our ideas. As we played against Aston Villa, we will try to repeat the energy and positivity. We know that tomorrow night will be different, against a strong team, but as we said just now we will use our mentality to win.”
In a final, does physical or mental preparation matter more?
“For me they are both important, but tomorrow night the mental aspect will be more important. The match will be tough and difficult, but with everyone suffering together I think we will make it.”
Do you benefit from playing in Greece?
“We play in Athens and it’s positive but Fiorentina have also prepared. For them it’s the same, for us having the fans here is positive.”
You are increasingly resilient.
“Since Mendilibar arrived with his idea of football we have grown a lot as a team. We are more mature, we know each other better.”
5.27pm – The press conference ends.