Interview 7 August 2019

Stoycho Stoev: We will not underestimate The New Saints

The coach of Ludogorets Stoycho Stoev spoke at a press conference about the upcoming game against TNS. He is feeling optimistic about the event.

The coach of Ludogorets Stoycho Stoev spoke at a press conference about the upcoming game against TNS. He is feeling optimistic about the event.

‘I will make some rotations for this game and I will give some of the players that rarely take part in the action the chance to show skills.

‘If you underestimate the opponents in the European tournaments, you can suffer. If TNS got to this stage, then they have what it takes. I would rather not comment on the team’s pros and cons.’

He commented on Ludogorets’ condition as well:

‘Don’t judge too quickly about any of the players. Everyone is in perfect health.

Teams such as TNS are strong until they receive a goal and then it gets easier for the competitor because there is a lot of space left, and we can use that because of the great players we have’.

The coach has a vision for the game.

‘It will be good if we can score three or four foals in the first half and settle the game. It does not happen like that often. We are focused on this game.’

Mavis Tchibota also said a few words:

‘I feel good and I am getting used to living in Razgrad which is a nice town to live in. When it comes to the TNS game, we need to use the fact that it is a home game in our advantage. We need to score some goals and I am sure the team will be ready tomorrow’, Tchibota said.

Here is what Stoev and Tchibota said at the press conference:

 

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