"Galatasaray" will face one of the best teams in Europe. The players should not forget this."
Idman.Biz reports that these words were said by the head coach of "Sumgayit," Saša Ilić, in his statement to the Turkish press.
The Serbian veteran football player, who once played for "Galatasaray," commented on the first match his former team will play today against England's "Liverpool" in the 1/8 final stage of the UEFA Champions League.
The expert stated that the Istanbul representative has a chance to win in front of their home fans:
"It will be very difficult. I hope that "Galatasaray" will eliminate "Liverpool" from the competition and pass the stage."
S. Ilić also recalled the goal he scored in the match they won 3:2 against "Liverpool" in the Champions League in 2006 as part of "Galatasaray": "I remember that match well. "Liverpool" was the winner of the Champions League in the previous season. We won 3:2 in our own stadium, and I scored one of the goals. I am happy and proud that we defeated a team like "Liverpool."
It should be noted that the "Galatasaray" - "Liverpool" match, which will be held today, will start at 21:45 Baku time.