In detail, here are Pedro Martins’ quotes:
Did experience play a role in both games so as to get the qualification?
“Experience is a very important quality. We were more experienced than our opponent. Last year’s qualifying round was more difficult. We have a lot of new players, but we also have more experienced players: we played with Jose, Rafinha, M’Vila. We’re happy with the team as a whole because we’re in a difficult process. We’re satisfied with our performances. We want to make our fans happy and we keep getting better”.
Do you feel upset about the fact that the team created many opportunities and failed to win the match?
“We are in a phase where our goal was to qualify. I’m also very satisfied with our image in these matches. We created opportunities and we could have scored them. The fact that we created opportunities shows that we’re on the right track. We have new lads, who have been with us for a short while. We’re sure that we’ll continue to improve”.
How do you explain the change in the team’s image in the second halves?
“Today it really seemed, like in the previous matches, that our team was better in the second half. However, in the first half we also controlled the game, but there were some tactical details”.
There are open cases in terms of transfers, such as left back and winger. Can you give us an idea on what to expect these days as of transfers?
“I’m not responsible to answer this question. Until October 5th everything is open. I know what’s needed for our team. There is coordination with the President and the best possible thing for our team will happen until the last day”.
We saw Holebas play like a 25-year-old. Can we see him as a starting player during the season? Also, can Camara follow the path of Tsimikas?
“Holebas is a player who plays with a lot of soul and has an amazing physical condition. It’s no wonder that he can contribute a lot. Of course, it’s not possible for a player to stand playing in the starting team in all matches, because we’re about to have three matches a week. We can rely on him. Camara is one of the diamonds of the team. He’s a treasure for us. He has helped us in all the matches of the Champions League and we can say that he’s made for this competition”.
In detail, here are Yann M’Vila’s quotes:
Do you feel you were right in leaving the French championship to play for Olympiacos?
“Indeed I do and I’m very happy. Today I managed to fulfil my dream of participating in the Champions League group stage and I’m very happy for my team”.
How do you feel about being together with compatriots of yours, like Karembeu and Valbuena?
“It is very pleasing that there are Frenchmen at Olympiacos. I’m very happy with the way everyone welcomed me at Olympiacos. This was a very important success for our team and I’m very happy”.
