Interview 29 January 2025

Jovicevic: I want us to go beyond our limits

The head coach of Ludogorets, Igor Jovicevic, spoke to journalists at the official press conference ahead of the away match against Olympique Lyon in...

The head coach of Ludogorets, Igor Jovicevic, spoke to journalists at the official press conference ahead of the away match against Olympique Lyon in the final round of the group stage of the Europa League. The match is tomorrow at 22:00 at the "Groupama Arena."

The Croatian specialist shared that matches of this kind help boost the team's confidence and contribute to its growth.

"I love to fight, this match is about surpassing ourselves. It doesn't matter if the three points will help us, but matches like these help boost our confidence. With such matches, we can grow. We are a good team, and tomorrow we will show it," said Jovicevic.

"It is always difficult to play in France, the teams are strong, they make you grow, they push you to give your best, and each of us looks forward to such matches. We have a match for the Bulgarian Super Cup ahead of us and tough league games, so this is good preparation," he added.

"I have experience in my career when I haven't had a league match before European games. It all comes down to performance. We need to have the mentality to win, and I believe we can face this challenge and the European matches well."

"I know Paulo Fonseca, but as far as I know, he hasn’t coached the team. He works at Shakhtar Donetsk, just like I do. I know how he works, but I’m not sure if he’s had the time to change things in Lyon. We need to be prepared, I’ve spoken to the players."

"These matches provide extra motivation, everyone is trying to provide themselves to the new coach. Tomorrow, it won`t be about tactis, but about motivation. For them (Olympique Lyon), the victory is very important; nothing less tham three points will satisfy them", Jovicevic added.

 
 
 
 

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League table Parva liga, 25th round
1. Ludogorets 64
2. Levski 52
3. Cherno more 47
4. Botev (Plovdiv) 42
5. Arda 41
6. Spartak (Varna) 39
7. CSKA-Sofia 37
8. Beroe 37
9. Slavia 35
10. CSKA 1948 31
11. Septemvri (Sofia) 30
12. Krumovgrad 24
13. Lokomotiv (Plovdiv) 24
14. Lokomotiv (Sofia) 23
15. Botev (Vratsa) 14
16. Hebar 13

 
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