Sturm Graz coach: 'We have nothing to lose' against Fenerbahçe

Sturm Graz coach Fabio Ingolitsch faces a daunting task as his team prepares to host Fenerbahçe in the Europa Conference League qualifiers, but he insists his side has "nothing to lose." Despite acknowledging Fenerbahçe's significantly stronger squad, Ingolitsch expressed confidence in his team's recent form and their potential to cause an upset.

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Fenerbahçe has fantastic players in every position. They have players who are many times better than ours. That's why we have to be good as a team.

"Fenerbahçe has fantastic players in every position. They have players who are many times better than ours. That's why we have to be good as a team," Ingolitsch stated during a press conference. He pointed to Sturm Graz's impressive streak of 15 consecutive wins in their domestic league as evidence of their current strength and good performance, even amidst a demanding schedule that has included six flights in 12 days.

Ingolitsch stressed the importance of playing aggressively and maintaining a strong defense. "We need to play our own game. We must be very aggressive in duels. We need to score and defend well. It's very important to pass time without conceding a goal," he explained. The coach also highlighted the significance of scoring the first goal, anticipating it would ignite the stadium and energize his team.

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We have nothing to lose, I hope we can achieve the impossible.

Looking ahead to the match, Ingolitsch acknowledged the pressure that comes with playing against a club of Fenerbahçe's stature, mentioning the presence of high-profile players like Kante and the past involvement of Jose Mourinho. "We have nothing to lose, I hope we can achieve the impossible," he concluded, emphasizing a fearless and determined approach against the Turkish giants.

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We need to play our own game. We must be very aggressive in duels. We need to score and defend well. It's very important to pass time without conceding a goal.