Ahead of the Europa League final, Freiburg's technical director Julian Schuster and two players spoke at a press conference. The German team will face English club Aston Villa in the final match.
Freiburg's German player Eggestein highlighted Beşiktaş Stadium, stating it is a great place for a final. Eggestein said, "It's been a long time since we've been here. It's a lively and beautiful city. It's perfect for hosting a final. Our team has great set-piece takers, and we have a high chance of converting these opportunities into goals. We're strong and ready to make the most of such chances if they arise in the final. We've benefitted significantly from this throughout the season."
SCHUSTER: OUR QUALITY IS HIGH
Technical director Julian Schuster emphasized the team's resilience, stating, "In the past few years, we've found ourselves in different situations, including dropping to the second league. But today, we're here, in a European final. I'm not feeling much pressure right now; I'm very happy for the team. They truly believe in me and trust our high quality. The team's experience will be crucial. Some players have previous final experience, which is important. Our performance throughout the season has given us the necessary confidence. We'll face a strong team and coaching staff tomorrow."
SCHUSTER PRAISES EMERY
Alman technical director Schuster praised Aston Villa's coach Unai Emery, calling him the 'king of the Europa League.' Schuster said, "Everything I've heard, read, and seen points to him having a great plan. He's watched many of our matches and prepared meticulously. His expressions tell us about his expectations and energy. Listening to and analyzing the insights of such experienced coaches is important for improving as a coach. It's important to learn new things from them. He's a very experienced name, and it's crucial to pay attention to what he says."
GÜNTER: WE'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE MATCH
Experienced player Christian Günter expressed excitement about the match, stating, "It's a very special moment. There's huge anticipation. Once you enter the stadium, you want to play the match as soon as possible. Tomorrow will be a special day for us. We're looking forward to it eagerly. We want to lift the trophy at the end of the day. If we win, it will be the first cup in our history, a very special victory. For the club and supporters, we'll do our best to achieve our dream. It's one of the most important matches of our careers. It's crucial to remain calm and not panic during the match. We need to adopt a smarter strategy instead of just converting every opportunity into a goal. We've worked hard all season, and tomorrow, we'll show the fruits of our labor on the field. Our staff and coach will be there to help us during tough moments in the match. It's important to play good football and not get carried away with excitement tomorrow."
I can't wait for this Europa League final! It's gonna be intense, and I'm rooting for Freiburg to bring home that trophy. Who do you think will come out on top?