2023-09-20 11:32:22
Champions League anthem for Struber “a special moment”
Well, Austria’s football champions just made it to the hotel and then to the Estádio da Luz, where the obligatory UEFA press conference and the final training session were on the agenda on Tuesday evening. Coach Gerhard Struber spoke of a “tough ride”, but at the same time the anticipation of the premier class premiere was huge. “We want to work our way into this game, act bravely and surprise at the end. We are confident that we can score points here,” said the Bulls coach. Before his pulse rises on Wednesday evening (kick-off 9 p.m., live on Sky, ServusTV and in the SN ticker), Struber wants to enjoy the Champions League anthem. “This is also a special moment for me as a coach,” said the 46-year-old from Salzburg.
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Oumar Solet was also able to train and his appearance is considered likely.
Kjærgaard: “Benfica have a great team”
Right-back Amar Dedić can hardly wait for this moment: “We are clearly very keen on the Champions League. The opponent is extremely strong, but we have the necessary self-confidence to be able to survive here. To do this we have to be wide awake and 100 percent give.” Midfielder Maurits Kjærgaard also knows how tricky this group opener will be: “Benfica has a great team that also strengthened itself with two world champions in the summer. So our task in Lisbon is very difficult. But that’s exactly why we want to play in the Champions League, because we can compete with absolute top teams. And we want to try to play our style of play against them too, and of course we want to score points.”
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Champions League premiere for Gerhard Struber.
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Press conference with coach Gerhard Struber and defender Amar Dedić.
Red Bull Salzburg wants to “leave a scent”
Coach Struber summed up Salzburg’s starting position as follows: “Benfica are Portuguese champions and were only eliminated last season against finalists Inter Milan. How Roger (Benfica coach Schmidt, note) put it together, what idea of football he has and how he Implementing that is absolutely great and will present us with a really big task. They have a young, hungry team that was strengthened in the summer with established players, including two world champions. But ultimately reality should make the difference. We want to be so strong with our force and our power that we can surprise Benfica. We may be outsiders, but we also want to play courageously and smartly here. Our goal is that we not only develop in this competition, but also leave a mark . It would of course be nice if we could win away from home again in the Champions League. It’s been a while since our last win.”
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