The coach of Lokomotiv, Marko nikolic, he went over the next game against him
Atlético de Madrid
in the Champions
League, which will be played this Tuesday in the Russian capital.
“We will have another interesting and good game. A good team has come to Moscow, the Lokomotiv knows him, “said the coach, who added:” Respect for Athletic already Diego
Simeone. It is a team that reaches the decisive stages of competitions, in Europe too, thanks to its regularity ”.
However, the technician of the 'Railroad'He is not defeated beforehand. “But we have prepared well, we have our own qualities. The game against Bayern left a great impression on us, we got a lot of positive things, but it is true that it didn't bring us points, “he recalled.
“There are two games ahead against him Athletic, tomorrow in Moscow and after the break in Madrid. We will do everything possible to play not because of those good feelings alone, but to win points, “he said.
The preparer of Lokomotiv He acknowledged that his team is not being regular and that he has problems to give the same face in Europe as in his domestic competition. “Yes (he knows why), but now we won't talk about it. The most important game is tomorrow and we will talk about the championship of Russia before the championship game. We face one of the best teams in Europe. We must focus on this particular match. “
WITHOUT FEAR
The coach left a message for those who fear the Athletic or to Bayern. “In Russia, I am often asked about this. People were scared and very surprised by my reaction. As a rule, they asked me if we were afraid. Why should we be afraid? This is soccer. We want to compete with the strongest. Will it be easy? Of course not. This is the Champions League, with the 32 best teams in Europe, we see it as a challenge to play, fight and get good results against this type of club ”, he reviewed.
“The Bayern he is a machine and the reigning champion. We have all seen how the end of last season played, what power he demonstrated at the highest level of European football. Then he Athletic, which I like a lot, with Diego
Simeone and his style of play. Now they have Luis
Suarez. I identify with the emotions and passion of the Athletic. I would like my teams to play the same way, “he said.