Ludogorets will be chasing first place in Group C of the Europa League. If the "Eagles" beat the leader Betis in Razgrad, then it is they who will climb to the top, and that the champions want the three points against the winner of the King's Cup, coach Ante Simundza assured.
"We are an ambitious team. We know who we're up against. If we have a shot at first place, we'll grab it with both hands. From the first match, we have said that whoever and wherever we play, we aim to win. This is our goal for the match with Betis," said the coach. "At home we are always on our field. Fans, it's all ours, it's a pleasure to play. It is always possible to make progress in every component of the game. We need to repeat the good things we did and we need to improve on the things we are not so good at. We are still playing against class rivals and we have to adapt to their style of play. We have to be focused, concentrated and calm especially in defense. We have to be close to the opponent," Simundza continued. "We have to be aggressive in attack and in the middle of the pitch. This is football that cannot be done in 90 minutes of the match. I always rely on the best that are out there right now. It will be no different for the match against Betis. We will try to make the best team that will play very aggressive and attacking football," he added.
"When we're on a good winning streak, there's always confidence and that's normal for all footbal players. We are not satisfied with every match because we also see the bad things and try to improve them. This does not happen only in Ludogorets, but in every football club in the world. We try to repeat the good things and improve the things we are not good at. I see growth not only in the players, but in the whole Ludogorets group," he said.
"It is clear that Dominik Yankov cannot play. Kiril Despodov started running and we will see the reaction after these trainings. The others are in line to play," concluded Simundza.
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