Kovacevic for Fenerbahce – Olympiacos: “Rematch to take place in Turkey, we have no security concerns”

FC athletic director Darko Kovacevic referred to the rumour of the days that he wanted the Piraeus players to ask for the rematch by becoming out of Turkey, disproving these “scenarios”. Darko Kovacevic spoke to dirilispostasi about Olympiacos’ two games with Fenerbahce about the Conference League quarterfinals and responded to the rumours of a change of seat in the rematch, stressing that the race will take place in Turkey and that the Pirates are not concerned about their security, about the city’s rematch. Dasco Kovacevic spoke… For Olympiacos games with Fenerbahce : “First of all, it will be a very interesting match. Fenerbachse is a very difficult opponent, a team with a similar racing approach to us. As Olympiacos we go to win every game. Of course there will be a lot of pressure in both games. But I expect two games that will be very quality and will be pleasant, thanks to the aggressive approach of the two teams.” For Fenerbahce players : “The Fenerbahce team has very experienced players. He has football players like Dusan Tadic and Edin Jekko who know very well how to play such games. In addition, they have players such as Michi Batsuayi and Fred, who always play in top clubs. They’re aggressive in their nature, they play very fast. In that sense, our work will not be easy. For the scenario of the request that the rematch should not take place in Turkey: “At times events occur on stadiums in many countries. However, we have no security concerns. In short, these rumors are totally fantastic. We will play the match in Turkey.” For the culture of fans : “Turkish fans are passionately loyal to their team, as in Greece and my country Serbia. This is a Balkan mentality. However, there must always be a limit to avoid events such as those in Trabzon I love fans who are loyal to their teams, like Fener and Olympiacos. Our fans will create a great atmosphere in Karaiskakis in the match with Fenerbahce. I believe they will give us the necessary support.” For Pontense’s absence in the first game: “Daniel Pontense is an important player in our team and will miss the first match. But we have very good players who can replace him. I don’t think it’s gonna be a big problem.” For the follow-up in Europe: “We do not expect easy games. As a team we know that and we will prepare accordingly. We trust ourselves. Our goal is to win both games and qualify for the next round. I hope we do this.” For foreign referees: “Generally I don’t like to talk about referees. I’d rather stay on the field. Such a decision was made in Greece. However, there are always points where referees need to be improved.” For Fatih Terim : “Fatih Terim is the true legend of Turkish football and Europe. He has a very long and successful football history. He’s always a respected football man. I respect people like him.” For which player from Turkey would he take to Olympiacos: “I always watch Turkish football closely. There are very talented players in Turkey. If I had to pick one, I would definitely choose Arda Guler. Because he’s too young to even have many successful years ahead of him. If I chose a striker, it would be the One Unal.”