Victor Lindelof: "We want to compete at the highest level"
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Aston Villa defender Victor Lindelof expressed the team's ambition to compete at the highest level, including winning the Super Cup.
- Lindelof highlighted the squad's readiness for a demanding season with many matches.
- He acknowledged Paris Saint-Germain's strength but declined to single out individual players.
Aston Villa defender Victor Lindelof has conveyed a shift in the team's mentality, emphasizing their aspiration to win the Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain in Salzburg. The Swedish player underscored the desire to "compete at the highest level."
Compete at the highest level.
Speaking at the official press conference prior to Wednesday's match at the Red Bull Arena, Lindelof stated, "That means we have to compete in all tournaments and competitions but especially in Europe. There will be many matches in the season but the squad is prepared for it. We are very eager to play this match."
Lindelof acknowledged the formidable strength of Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning Champions League and Super Cup champions. However, he refrained from singling out any individual players from the French club's roster. "It is impossible to highlight a single player from their squad. They have top-level players in all positions," he concluded.
That means we have to compete in all tournaments and competitions but especially in Europe. There will be many matches in the season but the squad is prepared for it. We are very eager to play this match.
The match represents an opportunity for Aston Villa to challenge one of Europe's elite clubs and for Lindelof to face his former club's rivals. The team's preparation and mindset will be crucial as they aim to secure early silverware in the season.
It is impossible to highlight a single player from their squad. They have top-level players in all positions.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.