Haikin a GOAL: “Roma want revenge, Mourinho among the greatest. Ukraine? We want peace”
There is still the Bodo / Glim on the road of Rome in Conference League. After the two matches in the group stage, the draw in Nyon once again gave the Giallorossi of José Mourinho a double challenge against the reigning champions of Norway.
For the Capitoline it is a chance to face a sporting rematch, after the resounding thud away with the success of Knutsen’s team for 6-1 in the first leg – the largest defeat in career competitions for José Mourinho – and the draw with the result of 2-2 at the Olimpico.
In view of the double quarterfinal match, with the first leg in Norway on 7 April and the one set a week later in Rome, the goalkeeper of the Bodo / Glim Nikita Haikin – already on the pitch in the double match against the Giallorossi between October and November – he told his feelings after the draw in Nyon exclusively to the microphones of OBJECTIVE.
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What do you think of the pairing with Roma?
“I don’t think it was a big draw for them. We have already played against Roma and we are aware of what we will face. They know us too. I think it’s a fantastic draw.”
Do you expect Rome to be different from the group stage matches?
“It’s hard to say. They are definitely more motivated than in previous matches, played in the group stage. They have new players and they will also want to take revenge against us.”
Are you expecting a more emotionally charged Rome and looking for a sporting revenge?
“I think they want to do it again after our win in Norway and the draw at the Olympic stadium. They will be more motivated.”
How important is José Mourinho, who has won many trophies in his career, at this crucial stage of the competition?
“He is already in the history books and is one of the greatest ever in the world of football. It will be a great experience to face his team once again.”
You have already beaten Roma: what do you think are the right attitude and tactical piano to access the semifinals?
“I’m not the manager, but I don’t think we will see many changes in our approach to matches compared to the previous ones.”
What did you think immediately after the news of the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian army? Do you want to send an anti-war message?
“My team and I have already expressed our opinion on what is happening in Ukraine. Ultimately we all want the same thing, peace. I have already expressed my point of view on social media.”
In recent days, after the first leg of the Conference League round of 16 againstAZ Alkmaar, Haikin has published a post on his Instagram profile in which he is immortalized, together with his teammates, in the warm-up while wearing a shirt in which to compare the quote from ‘Imagine’ by John Lennon:
“My message is simple enough. We all want peace. Without seeing and without but “.