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On February 18, Olympiakos host Eindhoven in the first match of the “32” of the Europa League (19.55). It is the rojiblancos’ rival, as can be seen from the draw that took place at noon on Monday (12/14). On February 25, the second match at Plilips Stadion, with a place at “16” (22.00).
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We saw PSV in the two games they played against PAOK in the group stage of the Europa League (4-1 loss in Toumba, 3-2 victory in the Netherlands). the SPORT24 gave the floor to journalist Maarten Wifels, an Eindhoven reporter at the newspaper “AD”.
He spoke of a bad draw for the Dutch team and characterized Olympiakos as a bigger opponent than PAOK. He referred to the key players of PSV, but also to the “rojiblancos” to whom the Dutch must pay attention.
How was the draw handled with Olympiakos in Eindhoven?
“The general feeling is that PSV had a difficult draw, because we are talking about the champion team in Greece, a good team. The only positive is that the first game will be played in Greece and the second in the Netherlands. It will be an advantage that the most it is likely that the match in the Olympic stadium will take place without spectators or even with few spectators ”.
Who is the Eindhoven player Olympiacos should pay the most attention to?
“Mario Gotze, as long as he is healthy. We understand that you do not need any special recommendations. Former World Champion, who already plays an important role at PSV. Over time he will be even better, especially after the break. Daniel Mallen will too he needs attention. he’s a Dutch international, he scores in almost every game and he will definitely be a threat to Olympiakos. “
Do you think in PSV that Olympiacos’ obstacle will be more difficult than that of PAOK, with whom the team played two games this year?
“I think so. At PAOK, Eindhoven played much better in the first half and could have led 0-2 or 0-3. In the second, the game changed. At Plilips Stadion, PAOK led 0-2 at halftime, but “PSV won because it was better. I can say that Olympiacos are considered a bigger rival. “
Will PSV meet Bruma again, to whom they loaned Olympiakos? Do you think that at the end of the season he will return and stay?
“I don’t think Bruma has a future at PSV, who have a lot of young players both at the end of the attack and on the strike line. Bruma has made no sense in the Netherlands and the club will seek to sell him.”
Of course, if he is included in the Portuguese team, plays and has a good tournament in the Euro, he could come back and help in the Champions League qualifiers, if PSV is there, and then be sold. However, I don’t think the new season will stay at PSV ”.
Do you think that with Olympiakos you can “hurt” the team you belong to until 2023?
“If he has important players at his side, I think he can become a very dangerous player for the opposing team. If, on the other hand, he has to lift the load, I think it is not so easy for him.”
Which Olympiakos player do you think Eindhoven should pay particular attention to?
“We all know El Arabi, who scores goals. He will be a threat. We also know Rafinias, who has a lot of experience.
Having played for so many years at Bayern, that shows something of his worth. “Hakpo and Ihataren will have a difficult opponent against them.”
Have you seen the Olympic games in the Champions League? Last year, in the same phase, he eliminated Arsenal …
“I saw some that were not so good. But I had seen some before, in which Afellay played with Olympiakos, who played for PSV. Olympiakos have always had experienced players, they are the strongest team in Greece and I repeat that it is not a good draw for PSV “.
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