Coach Joan Carrillo and a first-team player Nikola Vlasic held the press conferenceto announce the second - leg match of the Europa League 3rd qualifying round, against Brøndby at Poljud, kick . off 20:30. The coach first mentioned the fact that the stadium was sold out in only 24 hours.
- Before I start talking about the game, on behalf of the team I want to thank the Club and all supporters. It is impossible to describe it in words, but they once again showed their loyalty, "Carrillo said and continued:
- We still have this elimination match. The first game was tough, with strong duels, but we responded to them at a high level. They couldn't surprise us because we analyzed them well before. They are the team that bases their game on transitions. In their previous tie against the Finnish team, they had a convincingly smaller possession of the ball but 20 or more shots on goal - the coach added, adding:
- We just have to play this match well. I expect another rough game, and we will have to be careful because they have very good individuals who will punish our mistakes. Clearly, they want us to attack and steel the possession into their transition. Since we have to win, we have to attack. But we will play a serious game and we will attack smartly. We have a great responsibility because 30 000 people will come and we need to make them happy.
Nikola Vlasic also pointed out a sold out stadium and thanked the fans.
- They won even before the game. I want to thank them for that, and I know that they will support us in the right way. We expect a tough match, with a big stake, but we are ready for it. We do not think about pressure but how to give our best. We know all the strengths and weaknesses of our opponents and although they are a strong team, we are favorites. If they score, we will score twice "Vlasic said.
- Our great advantage is that the team has remained together, we are more mature and we have an excellent coach with whom we all progressed. I do not want to talk much about my game, I knew my qualities before, so I want to continue playing the same way" Vlasic concluded.
