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The two commented on the decision of the federal coach, John Van Sip, who on the spectacle of “total football” of “OPEN” stressed that he removes Huesca central defender Dimitris Siova from the representative team for his statements after the match with Kosovo.
“You make it difficult for me. First of all, I think the National Team is not Socrates, nor Vassilis, nor Dimitris. The National Team is above all. The people in the positions make some decisions and are judged by them. “It’s something I haven’t talked about. If I’m not on the national team, it’s partly my choice of what I want. I don’t want to say more. All I want is for the national team to do well. “, supported Socrates Papastathopoulos, while Vassilis Torosidis in turn highlighted:
“What Socrates said is correct. The coach decides, we must respect his decisions. Who will be and when will it be, he chooses. Everyone is judged for their actions. He chooses not to have children in the National Team.” It can go on like this, the only thing I think some kids should do is, there should be a discussion with both Socrates and Kostas. It should not have been clarified, this is not bad of course, but it is good to clarify it, especially for some children who have given their souls to the National Team, what we hope is that the National Team is doing well, because through it Greek football “.
Vassilis Torosidis, who hung up his shoes and assumes the position of technical director in the rojiblancos, commented on Olympiacos’ victory over Asteras and referred to the new reality of his life after retiring from action.
– What do you have?
“It is too much, it is difficult to distinguish one thing in particular. There were many good and bad moments. Through sadness you become stronger as a character.”
– Have you realized that you are no longer a footballer?
“It’s too early for me. It’s a decision I made almost from the moment I signed for Olympiacos, two years ago. I said it was my last years as a footballer. That was my choice in the team. I wanted to stop here.” Everything. will be seen on the road. It’s too early to say how I feel. After so many years in a routine as a footballer, it is difficult to say how I feel. “
– What do you remember about the goal you scored against Nigeria in the 2010 World Cup?
“It was a very important goal, not for me, but for the national team and the country. It was the first victory in the final phase of the World Cup. I was there and I am doubly happy. But I always keep the victory, that is. it’s the most important thing. “You are not thinking of anything at the moment. The only thing I can remember is that I immediately went back to see the assistant, because I thought he was off the game. That was my only fear. “
– How did you see the game with Asteras Tripolis?
“The team is not 100% ready yet. Asteras Tripolis is a good team, which has been very difficult for us in the last two years. The quality of Fortounis and Masouras, along with the promotion of the team in the second half, brought this seemingly easy victory. “
– How do you feel about your new role?
“The important thing is that I live close to the team. Now I will only help outside the four lines of the field. The promise I make is that I will do everything possible for the team to do well.”,
– How do you see the duel with Omonia for qualifying for the Champions League groups?
“A very important match for Olympiacos. We know that finances are a great asset for the teams. We play in these two games almost all year round. I hope and wish that we qualify. Omonia is not an easy opponent. We have to be careful two and three times”. .
– How is the transition with the many changes on the roster?
“Bad lies, some players left who were among the first in these two years. Some guys came who showed that they are remarkable. It is not easy in ten or fifteen days for the team to reach the same homogeneity. It takes time.”
PAPASTATHOPOULOS: “TOROSIDIS IS A TRUE FRIEND, I HAVE A CONTRACT WITH ARSENAL”
Socrates Papastathopoulos surprised Vassilis Torosidis and praised him for both his performance on the field and his character off the field.
“Vassilis all these years that we were together, especially in the National Team, all the problems that we face both on and off the field, we dealt with discussion. Vassilis always had a vision and a look that helped a lot. I can’t. I’m objective with him. , because we have a very good relationship. For me he is a true friend. In football you meet many people, but it is difficult to bond so much. I am happy to have played together all these years. I have to remember the best football. “Now he has more time to come see me. Vassilis was a multi-tool, he played everywhere we had a problem. He was a player who could give you many solutions, in different positions. “
The transfer scenarios bring Kalamata’s central defender closer to his transfer from Arsenal to Napoli. However, he was sparing in his response: “I have another one-year contract at Arsenal, this season I was injured. Little by little I will unite the team. Arsenal know what I want, we have discussed it. I want to help the team and I want to start training.”
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