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Gornik Zabrze's coach and captain: 'We analyzed Fenerbahçe well'
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Gornik Zabrze's coach and captain: 'We analyzed Fenerbahçe well'

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Gornik Zabrze's coach and captain expressed readiness for their match against Fenerbahçe.
  • They analyzed Fenerbahçe thoroughly and plan to play their own offensive game, not just focus on defense.
  • The team is prepared for a passionate atmosphere, with one player noting it's his first time playing a Turkish team.

Gornik Zabrze's coach Michal Gasparik and captain Erik Janza have stated their team is well-prepared to face Fenerbahçe. Gasparik emphasized that while they respect Fenerbahçe as a strong opponent, his team is not stressed and aims to leverage the stadium's atmosphere to their advantage.

We have analyzed Fenerbahçe well. We will try to play our own game. We will not just think about defense. We want to play an offensive game.

— Michal GasparikGornik Zabrze's coach discussing their strategy against Fenerbahçe.

"We have analyzed Fenerbahçe well. We will try to play our own game. We will not just think about defense. We want to play an offensive game," Gasparik said. He also noted that player Jaroslaw Kubicki will miss the match due to injury.

We prepared well for the match. We will try to put on a good performance. We want to show ourselves without getting stressed.

— Erik JanzaGornik Zabrze's captain on the team's mindset before facing Fenerbahçe.

Captain Erik Janza echoed the sentiment of preparedness, highlighting the quality of Fenerbahçe's players. "We prepared well for the match. We will try to put on a good performance. We want to show ourselves without getting stressed," Janza stated. He added, "We know Fenerbahçe is a strong team. Our priority is not to concede a goal. We are ready for the match. We know there will be a fiery atmosphere. We are ready for that too. This will be my first time playing against a Turkish team, so I am also excited."

We know Fenerbahçe is a strong team. Our priority is not to concede a goal. We are ready for the match. We know there will be a fiery atmosphere. We are ready for that too.

— Erik JanzaGornik Zabrze's captain on facing Fenerbahçe and the expected match atmosphere.

Gornik Zabrze completed their final training session, which included warm-ups, passing drills, and tactical exercises. The session was partially open to the press.

This will be my first time playing against a Turkish team, so I am also excited.

— Erik JanzaGornik Zabrze's captain expressing his personal anticipation for the match.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.