In the importance of his team during the next three play -off games in order to maintain a high degree of concentration ahead of the Greek Cup final with OFI on May 17, his coach stood by his coach. Olympic, Jose Luis Mendilibar In his statements to COSMOTE TV, in view of Sunday (27/4, 20:00, Newsit.gr) game with AEK at OPAP ARENA for the 4th Playoffs.
Jose Luis Mendilibar emphasized that he was expecting Olympiacos to remain committed to the remaining matches, although he has already won the championship mathematically, because there is another very important goal of the Greek Cup.
Jose Luis Mendilibar spoke on the subscription channel:
-For the preparation for the match with AEK and the interruption period:
“After the last game we played, we gave a week off a week and then returned to training. We have talked to the players and have told them that there are three more games left for the league and we may have won the championship, but the rest are still chasing goals and we do not want to look relaxed in these games.
Also, we have the cup final in front and you can’t suddenly press a button and disintegrate when you want it and then press a button again and tune in again. That is why we should stay focused on the remaining space. “
-For the motivation in the team after the championship mathematical conquest:
“It’s my job to do that. I am more happy in training and I enjoy it and I don’t care that whatever it is. So I have to choose very carefully the players to play. If there are players who are not in the situation to offer, then I have to choose others. It is my job to continue to workout on a very good level and to wisely choose those who will fight. “
-For whether they are the matches that remain an opportunity to see more players who do not have much time:
“It could, but nothing will be given to anyone. If we see someone worth it will take time to participate. The goal is always for the team to be competitive and play to win, as if the league has not finished. “