"Tomorrow's match is an important one because we're playing in the Champions League and therefore facing an opponent who deserves to play on such a prestigious stage. Beyond the few points we've picked up, they're a team that has sown much more than the standings suggest: the match will be tough, and that's why the risks are the same as always. We mustn't lower our intensity and we must respect our opponents.
"We always take to the field to win, as we have in these first matches: tomorrow we're playing to get three points, we know full well that the question of direct qualification remains open, and certainly as long as we can aim high, we will continue to do so. In terms of awareness, we managed to take another step forward, and I'm happy about this: we've shown we can face anyone, without denying that different levels still exist. In the league, however, the levels are leveling out, and therefore it's becoming more difficult for everyone to dominate: there are seven teams within three points, I wouldn't call it laxity. Let's take one thing at a time and now focus on the Champions League.
"We're heading in the right direction in Europe too, despite having achieved less than we deserved, but we're still very happy with our progress so far and we need to do well in the next two matches as well. Having played with courage and with our heads held high in the Champions League makes me very proud: winning tomorrow brings us closer to one of our seasonal goals, facing a tricky match against a team that is still potentially playing for playoff qualification. We don't expect them to roll out the red carpet for us, quite the opposite."