Roberto:
“That was a proper Champions League night in all its glory; this is how these matches go in this tournament. It was a great match to watch, especially for our own fans and in the end, thankfully, victory was ours”.
On his performance:“Many things may happen in football for a player, both good and bad. Many times, journalists write some stuff, but one must not pay any attention. My performance tonight was nothing of revenge; it was more of a gift tome and the whole team”.
For him being cheered by the fans:“Yes, I understood they were saying something about me/. The biggest gift for any football player is to be recognized by his club’s fans and I thank them a lot”.
On his staying with Olympiacos: Nobody knows what may happen, I just want to keep on working hard and we will talk about that after the season is over”.
Kostas Manolas:
“We are half-way to the next stage. We just need another win over Anderlecht to qualify after so many years. I dedicate my goal, first and foremost, to God for keeping me strong and so healthy, so I can offer my services to Olympiacos”
Andreas Samaris:
“We let intensity and passions emerge from within us. We had an extraordinary goalkeeper tonight. All the guys, especially in defense, gave all they got and we managed to earn the win thanks to Manolas goal I haven’t come to realize the magnitude of the things I am experiencing; maybe this is something good, otherwise I would add more stress on myself. It is fantastic that I am playing well and the side progresses. We had worked well during preseason and all guys are able to contribute. It is a matter of circumstance that only 15-16 layers will perform. However, the end justifies the means. It is better to earn the wins than to play well. Now we are going to Paris, we saw how Anderlecht managed to take out a draw. If we don’t make it there, we also have another match at home”.
Gaetan Bong:
On whether it was details or Roberto who earned the win to the team?
“It was both; Some details we in favor of us, but also Roberto produced a great display; so, we managed to earn the win”.
about the draw in the other group match:
“Getting a draw at home of PSG is no surprise, since Anderlecht had stressed its qualities. Olympiacos must face both next matches knowing that they have this advantage over Benfica, however we will have to fight because they will be both tough”.
On Roberto:
“it was a victory thanks mainly to our defensive efforts, we displayed football solidarity, this has been what led us to victory and this is something we should keep. It was a victory built on Roberto but in the next fixture we should not always rely on Roberto. We also have to become better defenders in order to claim the qualification”.
do you know the word “πρόκριση” (=qualification) in Greek:
“I don’t know yet the word ‘πρόκριση» , but I am likely to learn it. Iknowthebasics. LifeinGreeceisgood.
