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Douvikas: 'We're playing one of the biggest teams, let's treat it like an official match'
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Douvikas: 'We're playing one of the biggest teams, let's treat it like an official match'

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Greece's national football team striker Tasos Douvikas views the upcoming friendly against Italy as a crucial test.
  • Douvikas emphasized the importance of playing high-level opponents to gain experience and assess the team's form before official matches.
  • He expressed personal hope to score against Italy and anticipation for the next season, which includes Champions League qualification.

Tasos Douvikas, Greece's national football team striker, is treating the upcoming friendly match against Italy as a significant opportunity. He highlighted the value of facing top-tier teams, stating that such encounters provide invaluable experience and a chance to evaluate the team's current performance.

We are playing against one of the biggest teams in world football. We are well-prepared and have worked hard. It's important to play against opponents like these, whom we will also face in September. Although it's a friendly, we must treat it like an official match, as we will encounter many similar challenges in the upcoming games.

โ€” Tasos DouvikasOn the upcoming friendly match against Italy and its importance.

"We are playing against one of the biggest teams in world football," Douvikas said during a press conference. "We are well-prepared and have worked hard. It's important to play against opponents like these, whom we will also face in September. Although it's a friendly, we must treat it like an official match, as we will encounter many similar challenges in the upcoming games."

Douvikas, who was the second-highest scorer in Serie A, also reflected on his successful season with Como. He expressed a personal desire to score against Italy's Gianluigi Donnarumma, calling it a potential perfect end to his season. He also shared his excitement for the next season, especially after Como's qualification for the Champions League.

It would be my pleasure to score tomorrow. We had an amazing season at Como, but tomorrow is a different game. I hope to score tomorrow.

โ€” Tasos DouvikasOn his personal goal to score against Italy and his successful season.

Looking ahead, Douvikas anticipates a different Italian side compared to their qualifying matches. He noted that Italy's current players are highly skilled and play for major clubs, despite their youth. He believes this new generation will present a distinct challenge, even though Italy remains a formidable team.

I am really looking forward to it. We qualified for the Champions League and achieved our goal, so yes, I am looking forward to it.

โ€” Tasos DouvikasOn his anticipation for the next season.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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