Borja Sainz: We did well in Germany, but they’ll want revenge | OneFootball

At the pre-match conference for the second leg of the Europa League round of 16 between FC Porto and Stuttgart, Borja Sainz accompanied Francesco Farioli. The Spanish winger highlighted the quality of the opponent and stated that they will do everything to overturn the tie.

How do you evaluate the performance in Stuttgart and what do you expect for tomorrow?: “I believe it will be a completely different match. We did well in Germany, but we have to keep going and we know they will come tomorrow eager to turn things around.”

You haven't scored goals for some time. Does that affect you? “No, that doesn't worry me. Scoring goals is very nice, but as the coach said, what matters is the team. We are going to play against Stuttgart, who finished 3rd in the Bundesliga and will be a tough opponent, but the important thing is that we have been doing things well.”

What is the importance of being able to play with someone with Thiago Silva's experience? “In terms of sports, we all know what he has contributed and as a person, he is incredible, and I want to extend my condolences to him and his family. I also went through that recently and I know how difficult it is. I hope he scores a goal tomorrow so he can dedicate it to his mother.”

Do you believe the best Borja Sainz will reappear in this final part of the season? “Well, I think in the end the important thing is to help the team. I don't care what is said from outside. What matters to me is what the staff tells me and what we have been working on, and I am at ease with what we have done.”

Do you feel renewed energy in the squad to dream of the national title and also a European one?: “I see capability in the team as a whole. But we will go step by step. First, let's see what happens tomorrow, but I believe we are capable.”

You are experiencing a different situation after being relegated to the bench with the arrival of Oskar Pietuszewski. How is your relationship with him? “I think the coach has already said everything, I am still one of the players with the most minutes. I have an excellent relationship with Oskar, he is a great player and very mature for his age.”

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