Unai Emery warns: The best Liverpool I know
After 16 years the time has come again: FC Villarreal is in its history in the Champions League semi-final for the second time. According to the successes against Juventus Turin and FC Bayern in the eighth and quarter-finals, the duels with Liverpool FC are now pending. On Wednesday (9 p.m., live! At League semi-final), the Spaniards initially have to go to Angeld, where, according to middle field player Dani Parejo, "probably the most powerful opponent" in the world is currently waiting.
- Villarreal players exude plenty of self -confidence
- what makes Liverpool different than the previous favorites
- bottlenecks in attack, but the fans should get their money's worth
The reigning Europa League winner is not afraid. Rather, anticipation of the game prevails. "There is enormous self-confidence in us. Last year we did not lose a game in the Europa League and put another one again this year, also with regard to the level," said Parejo at the matchday press conference. Because according to the previous K.O.-round successes, the team had grown as a unit. "We have reached a certain level to master situations like this."
Villarreal players exude plenty of self -confidence
After the first international title of the association, the actor wants to write, just like his coach Unai Emery. This described it as wonderful to be able to play games like the upcoming semi -finals. However, both confirmed that "hard work, trust and affection" led to all of this into the project of the small Spanish city. Emery also explained that his team was never a favorite in the k.-o. rounds of the premier class, but it would be a little different in the tournament: "The surprise factor" was missing.
what makes Liverpool different than the previous favorites
Juve and the FCB may have been underestimated a bit, but Jürgen Klopp will not do so, said Emery. "Liverpool knows what we have achieved and that we have always been able to answer - also how, with our mentality and strength. They know that it will be difficult and that they have to give us everything. A bigger will to win. "
When asked, Emery said that attacker Yeremy would be out. Sturm partner Gerard had trained and could play, but he was not in the best condition. In the offensive area, Villarreal will have to live with significant failures. And that against "probably the best Liverpool I know".
bottlenecks in attack, but the fans should get their money's worth
Since Jürgen Klopp took office in the 2015/16 season-in which the German, by the way, a 1-3 defeat in the Europa League final against Emerys FC Sevilla -the level at the LFC has never been so high. Especially thanks to the "trainer full of energy". According to EMERY, players such as Thiago, Fabinho, Fabinho, Sadio Mané, Mohamed Salah and also new winter access Luis Diaz also ensure the necessary, whether in the combination game, in the center or over the outside. The Reds are able to raise their game as desired. Even if Liverpool are difficult for deep opponents, the team is adaptable.
All of this and the atmosphere in the Anfield, which also called Parejo "impressively", makes it clear how difficult the task would. "For me, Liverpool is the favorite for this title," emery emphasized his respect. Villarreal will nevertheless give everything to lay a valuable foundation stone in the "special stadium". In the last Champions League game of this season in Angeldd, Parejo hope to be able to play and win a big game for the approximately 3,000 expected guest fans. So that their journey becomes an unforgettable. " Emery added: "We will give everything and live the game."
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