Statements

(The team) "The team is doing well.  Despite all the problems and uncertainty, we’ve been working hard every day, and putting the difficulties aside.  We performed well in the match on Saturday.  We’ve said it before, but things always turn out much better when we stick together.”
 
(Outstanding payments) "All outstanding payments should be settled today.  We hope that they keep their promise and everything gets resolved.”
 
(Expectations) "I’m not sure if the team is big enough to compete in three competitions, but we’ve got reinforcements; but not of the same size as last year.  Our philosophy is to look to the future and maintain our ambition.  We always give everything 100% and have high expectations.”
 
(First match against Celta) "The most important thing is the League.  We can’t lose focus on the League matches, the Cup or the Champions League.  Qualifying for the Champions play-offs is such an achievement for us.  Starting the League with a win would be a great motivation.”
 
(Panathinaikos) "Of the possible rivals for the play-offs, we have a few options with them, as they went through the same as us last year in their League.  They’ll be tough matches, and we need to make sure we’re fully prepared and focused in the first game at home.”