Martins: ‘Ba and Sundani did not travel due to coronavirus’



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the Sport24.gr informed him on Monday afternoon (10/26) that Usainu Ba did not travel to Portugal for the match between Olympiacos and Porto, which will take place on Tuesday (10/27, 22.00, Cosmote Sport 2) and that his position at Pap Cisse will take the starting lineup.

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At a press conference, Pedro Martins revealed that the reason why the Senegalese cap and Hilal Sundani did not travel to Portugal is the coronavirus.

Martins’ press conference in detail:

What were your first thoughts when Porto headed to Olympiakos, as you had predicted it? And also, because you know Porto very well, what are the elements that Olympiacos must have to achieve a result in Dragao?

“I want to make a clarification. I have learned that some of my answers were wrongly transmitted to the Portuguese press. It has been circulated that I said how Olympiacos will qualify for the next phase. I have not said. There are three strong teams, Olympiacos, Porto and Marseille “. “The teams are worthy to advance to the next phase. The value of Olympiacos was not recognized in the press and I am not referring to the Greek media who recognize the value of Olympiacos. This is the first clarification that I would like to make. “The game will be very difficult, balanced and divided like in Marseille. We are confident, but I think we have to play against a team of good quality and good guidance and the game will be difficult.”

Since you know Porto and Conceiçοo, how do you expect your opponent to appear?

“It is going to play aggressively, a team that can play different systems. We can face it, either against a system with three defenders, or with 4-4-2. Our players have the ability to adapt to the conditions. There will be” Moments in those in which Porto will be superior and other moments in which we will be. It will be a balanced game and we will have to make our decisions on how to tackle it. “

Tomorrow you will play after many months in a crowded stadium. Is this a help for Porto?

“I don’t see it that way, I see very positively the fact that the stadium will have fans. We need fans. Soccer needs passion and that will help both teams. We have played in seats with many people and they have responded. We have the experience of that can’t bother us with the atmosphere. “

How do you assess the decision of the Greek federation not to play against PAOK?

“This has nothing to do with the decision of the federation, but with the fact that PAOK played on Thursday in Europe, we have the game here with Porto on Tuesday and that is why the game could not be on Saturday or Sunday. UEFA regulations and not the Greek federation. Regarding the preparation of our game, the fact that we did not have a match on the weekend really helped us. Olympiakos did not have a chance to prepare. Many of our players they were absent in the previous and minor days that concept helped us “.

Mist, who is here, can help. And also, why did Ba and Sudani stay in Athens?

“Bruma is here and can help. The reasons that Ba and Sudani stayed in Athens were due to a coronavirus.”

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What were your first thoughts when Porto left for Olympiacos and also, because you know Porto, what are the elements that Olympiacos must have to get a result in Dragao?

“When the draw took place, I was obviously happy to be back in Porto. Olympiacos must do what they have been doing so far, continue to do what they are doing and fight back.”

Do you think the two teams are at the same level?

“I think Olympiacos and Porto are on the same level and both are capable of winning the match.”

Is Marega Porto’s most dangerous player?

“I think it won’t matter if we rely on one player. They are all very good, we have to take care of them and treat them the same.

Since you know Conceiç τηνo’s team, who do you think you have to watch out for with the players?

“I am not going to reveal to you how we will play and what our tactics will be. We are here to do the best we can.”



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