“We want to win” | OneFootball

Dino Toppmöller and Omar Marmoush formulate clear ambitions in Thessaloniki, look forward to the atmosphere and describe the situation in the group.

In the pre-match press conference before Matchday 2 in Group G of the UEFA Europa Conference League, head coach Dino Toppmöller and Omar Marmoush spoke about… ...opponents PAOK

Dino Toppmöller: "We're expecting to face a strong, aggressive team with a noisy crowd behind them. It'll be a tough game but also an interesting one, and we're going into it wanting to win."

Omar Marmoush: “I know that some Egyptians have played for PAOK but I’ve not had any contact with them. The atmosphere here is crazy. We’re looking forward to going out there and giving 100 percent.”

...expectations of the game

Dino Toppmöller: "We'll have to try to stamp our authority on the game. Obviously our experience in places like Sofia help in matches like this, even if this time the quality will be higher."

Omar Marmoush: "We want to give 100 per cent and implement what the coach asks of us. We want to show that we want to win through our intensity and desire. We'll have to work hard in order to return home with three points.”

...the late withdrawal of Mario Götze

Dino Toppmöller: “Mario Götze spoke to me in training, also spoke with Markus Krösche beforehand to seek our permission. For us there was no question about granting this request. It gives others the chance to impress. It’s not yet certain who will start in his place, but everyone has the potential.”

...the overall situation

Dino Toppmöller: “We have a great group of guys, all of whom I’d give the shirt off my back. We’re not going to be held back by one defeat. We see the development and we believe in ourselves and our qualities.”