(ANSA) – BERGAMO, 16 FEB – “The visiting coach is not pleased to know that his opponent has been missing a good result at home for some time. All strong teams have weaknesses, but we will not distort our philosophy”. Pedro Martins, Olympiacos Piraeus coach, is expected from the first leg of the Europa League playoffs against Atalanta, only 5 games won in Bergamo throughout the season: “I didn’t like it with Aek in the last league game the second half, we will have to be careful staying focused and compact – explains the Portuguese coach -. We have gained some European experience, the hope and desire is to do well by playing our game. Atalanta are strong in attack and organized, complete , technically prepared: does not easily let go of possession “.
Martins does not attach importance to the home factor: “There is a great desire to play for it, we know that it is difficult but that by winning it we have many chances to qualify – he closes -.
It doesn’t matter to play the first of the two out: if we win, we increase our chances for the second round. The new rule on away goals? He does not favor small teams, but good ones “. (ANSA).
Source: Ansa
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