Stuttgart face Celtic in Europa League, VfB captain confident of win | OneFootball

VfB Stuttgart will face Celtic tomorrow in the first leg of the EL playoffs. The anticipation and optimism are high for defensive leader Jeff Chabot. 

Speaking to 'RTL', the 28-year-old discussed the significance of the duel. He expects a "heated and intense" atmosphere in "Paradise", where 60,000 passionate fans will vocally support their "Bhoys" on Thursday.

"This is what you play football for – it's just awesome to stand on the pitch at Celtic Park. It will be an all-or-nothing game, and I haven't had many of those in my career," said Chabot.

According to Chabot, the clear goal is to "return to Stuttgart with a victory". While the defender is aware of the Scots' memorable European nights against teams like Real Madrid or FC Barcelona, confidence and trust in their own strength prevail: "It's going to be intense. But we will win because we have more quality."

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