At the pre-match media briefing ahead of the UEFA Europa League round of 16 second leg against Betis, Oliver Glasner and Kevin Trapp spoke about:
...personnel:
Oliver Glasner: “We’ve got a full squad to pick from. Apart from Ache, everyone came through the final training session. We’ve gained a lot of confidence from recent games, but it’s only half-time after the 2-1 win in the first leg.”
...how the tie is balanced:
Oliver Glasner: “We’ve gained a lot of confidence and seen that we can play with aggression and concentration. We want to produce the same performance against Betis. If we bring our strengths onto the pitch, we’re tough to beat.”
Kevin Trapp: “We’ve gained lots of confidence and can see that we’re playing in an aggressive and focused manner. That’s the kind of performance we want against Betis. If we play to our strengths, we’re tough to beat.”
If we bring our strengths onto the pitch, we’re tough to beat.
Head coach Oliver Glasner
...Eintracht’s approach:
Oliver Glasner: “The match is a highlight for every player and fan, regardless of what happened in the first leg. We won’t be complacent – the other team are too good for that. We need to show our strengths out on the pitch and take Betis out of the game. We’re going to play our game. I think Betis will have a bit more of the ball again. We want to get forward quickly out of a compact defence, not sit back and go for the win.”
...memories:
Oliver Glasner: “Euphoria is never a disruptive factor. We long to have an emotional impact on the fans, the city and the club. That’s the most beautiful thing you can achieve as a footballer.”
Kevin Trapp: “We all know how nice the Europa League is in Frankfurt. We’ve laid the foundation to be able to progress. I sense in everyone the ambition to achieve great things.”
