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

At the press conference previewing 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 give everything to overturn the tie.

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

You haven’t scored in a while. 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’re going to play Stuttgart, who finished 3rd in the Bundesliga and will be a tough opponent, but the important thing is that we’ve been doing things well.”

How important is it to be able to play with someone with Thiago Silva’s experience? “Sportingly, we all know what he has contributed and as a person he is incredible, and I want to offer my condolences to him and his family. I also went through that recently and I know how hard 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 what matters is helping the team. I don’t care what people say from the outside. What matters to me is what the staff tells me and what we’ve been working on, and I’m at ease with what we’ve been doing.”

Do you feel renewed energy in the squad to dream of the national title and also in Europe?: “I see ability in the team as a whole. But we’ll take it step by step. First, let’s see what happens tomorrow, but I believe we are capable.”

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

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