Corberan: “The game is final because our course will be judged in Europe”

Carlos Corberan gave a press conference for the 3rd qualifying round of the Europa League (in the 1-1 rematch) on Wednesday evening (October 8th) on the eve of the decisive away game between Olympiakos and Slovan Bratislava (November 8th, 9:30 p.m., COSMOTE SPORT 1, LIVE Sportish). at “Georgios Karaiskakis”), expressing his confidence that his team is courageous and that its players will give everything to qualify for the playoffs.

The Spanish coach called the game in Slovakia a final, he made it clear that his side need to perform better than in the first game and that it is his sole responsibility to prepare his players mentally and psychologically .

What he said in detail:

What will be different compared to the first game and what does the qualification schedule look like: “The plan is to put the best players in the best position, to present the most competitive team to achieve our single goal, our clear goal of winning tomorrow and qualifying. We have to be good in defense and attack, be more careful and present our best strengths.”

For Slovan’s coach Vladimir Weiss’ opinion that Olympiacos will be stronger because of the returns: “There are players that were missing in the previous game but will be available tomorrow. I think it’s a step that needs improvement to have more players, but we have to compare ourselves to the first game that our guide is improve.” Even if we played against the same players, it wouldn’t make us weaker, on the contrary.”

About his impression of Slovan, their pros and cons: “They are a very competitive team, they deal with European competitions the way they deal with local competitions. The game is a final because our progress will be judged in Europe, so I think emotional control and competitiveness will be more important factors . The emotional ones.” Part will be more important than any tactic tomorrow.”

Whether the way Olympiacos finished the game will be a guide for the rematch: “In a way yes and in a way no. I clearly analyzed the last few minutes of the first game, we gave our all offensively to at least equalize. Because we became aggressive, we gave the opponent space, luckily, thanks to Tomas, we didn’t concede a goal”.

How he sees his players after three unsuccessful results if they are ready for this final: “I’m happy with my team’s reaction in the first game. I’m happy because I saw how my team reacted when they conceded a goal, which they didn’t do in their previous game when they conceded a goal have and not I must not react. But this should be done without taking any risks in defense, without giving the opponent the opportunity to threaten to counterattack. It’s my responsibility to organize the emotional and psychological part of the team. “

How his tactics are affected by Olympiacos’ problems: “I’m very motivated for the game, as a coach I’m always trying to build on my team’s strengths and my goal is to lead Olympiacos to the best places they can be in European football while I’m on their bench . It not only needs expectations, it also needs organization and I think my team is brave, they know how to deal with difficult situations.”