Sport24.az
Ahead of the Champions League play-off match between "Qarabag" and "Newcastle", the visiting team's football player Anthony Elanga answered journalists' questions. Sport24.az reports that he said the following at the meeting with media representatives:
– Your last goal in the Champions League was in the squad of "Manchester United". Do you think you should score a goal?
– I don't think about the pressure. I am focused on the game. The main thing for us is the team. We have to be in good shape.
– To what extent does the head coach help you?
– We talk to him, I try to play steadily. I listen to advice.
– What do you think about "Qarabag"?
– "Qarabag" is an extraordinary team, they have a strong collective. Our team is also strong. We play as a team. We look to the future positively. We are focused on tomorrow's game. We have seriously prepared for the game. "Qarabag" also has great ambitions. We will try to overcome the barrier and go as far as we can.
– Which game of "Qarabag" caught your attention and were you not surprised that they reached the "Top 24"?
– No, I was not surprised. We know "Qarabag", its potential. The matches with "Copenhagen" and "Chelsea" caught our attention. We know that it will not be easy. There are no easy opponents in the Champions League.
– You played here against Azerbaijan in the Swedish national team. Does knowing some football players give you any advantage?
– Yes and no. Every game has its own importance. When you go to the game, everything is not the same. Tactical moves, style are different. Tomorrow we will have the opportunity to show ourselves as much as possible.
