Coach Privitelli: We arrived in Zagreb with great confidence to play Dinamo

Gian-Luca Privitelli, the coach of Swiss champions Thun, arrived in Zagreb with considerable confidence for their Champions League second qualifying round second leg against Dinamo Zagreb. Despite Dinamo being considered favorites on paper, Privitelli indicated his team has a well-defined strategy and is prepared to compete intensely.

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We have an idea of how we will play and what our lineup will look like, and you already know how we play, so there won't be many differences.

"We have an idea of how we will play and what our lineup will look like, and you already know how we play, so there won't be many differences," Privitelli stated at a press conference. "We have a lot of confidence, we are enjoying this because we have many matches. We arrived in Zagreb in good spirits and I believe we are quite self-assured."

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We have a lot of confidence, we are enjoying this because we have many matches. We arrived in Zagreb in good spirits and I believe we are quite self-assured.

Privitelli emphasized that while football often has favorites, his team has proven its ability to perform. "Football is a game that has been played for a long time, and you know that someone is always the favorite on paper, but we have shown that we know how to play and we will give our best for qualification to the next round," he said. He added that if Dinamo controls possession, it would not favor Thun, but an intense game aligned with their principles would improve their chances.

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Football is a game that has been played for a long time, and you know that someone is always the favorite on paper, but we have shown that we know how to play and we will give our best for qualification to the next round.

Thun defender Jan Bamert echoed the coach's sentiments, stating the team is motivated and not tired despite a busy schedule. "We have had two games in five days, but we are not tired. We are motivated and happy because this is a big opportunity for us," Bamert said. He noted the team's adaptability to different playing surfaces and expressed focus on their game, viewing their underdog status as an additional motivator.

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We have had two games in five days, but we are not tired. We are motivated and happy because this is a big opportunity for us.