Willy Sagnol: We have nothing to lose; Glad to be here again

18:26, 29.06.2024

Before the match against Spain in the round of 16 at the European Championship, Georgia’s head coach, Willy Sagnol, held a press conference at the Cologne stadium, expressing optimism about the team’s progress and hope for continued success.

Reflecting on the unexpected victory against Portugal, Sagnol noted, “The victory against Portugal was very emotional because no one expected it. We are very glad to be here again.”

When asked about the previous heavy loss to Spain (1:7), Sagnol remarked, “Of course, it has been a difficult moment for us, but sometimes to get further in life you need moments like that where it’s very difficult, where you think you’re not good and you think you have done everything bad.

Without difficulties, you can’t have great achievements. It was a part of our journey. If we are here today, I am sure this 7-1 taught us a lot of things and we learned a lot.

Tomorrow is another match. We will go into this game with a lot of confidence because we have absolutely nothing to lose. For me, we already won Euro 2024 and I am very excited to be once more on the pitch.”

The match between Georgia and Spain in the round of 16 of Euro 2024 will take place in Cologne on June 30, starting at 23:00 Tbilisi time. GPB First Channel, First Channel Sport, and Georgian Radio will air the match live.

By - Tamar Tabatadze

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