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Karim Adeyemi prior to the quarter-final against Real: “Then no-one can stop us”
Karim Adeyemi on the quarter-final against Real Madrid:
“It is of course our objective to win this match. If we start the way we did in the last game, it could be very difficult for Real. But we of course know what kind of quality they have. We have to take that into consideration, of course. But we also know what we're capable and do not need to shy away. We're delighted that we're playing against such a strong opponent. And ultimately, we will give it everything we've got once again and try to win.”
...the conditions at the MetLife Stadium:
“The think that the weather has a big impact on the pitch – we simply hope that the pitch has been watered and is not dry. When we played against Fluminense at the MetLife Stadium, the grass was a bit uneven. But we're not looking for any excuses. We are playing football and we of course want to win.”
...the Real Madrid fans, who will probably be in the majority at the stadium on Saturday:
“I'll be happy if the stadium is a bit fuller than it was in the group stages. Regardless of who is there, the main thing is the atmosphere is good. That's why we love football. We don't just play football to earn money, but also to have a great atmosphere – and to either make the fans happy or to make the opposition fans sad. That's what we play football for and that's what we live for.”
...on the preparations for the first Club World Cup match against a familiar foe:
“Real Madrid were different under Carlo Ancelotti. Xabi Alonso also needs to prove himself to the team as a coach first. And I think that the players also want to prove themselves to him. It's therefore a very different Real Madrid from the one that we know. We know what kind of qualities they have and we also know what kind of coach Xabi is. It of course won't be easy, but if we give everything and have a good day, we will certainly win this match. We're now in the top eight and we of course want to go through.”
...Nico Kovac and how he is setting his team up for the game:
“I think he's staying very true to his routine. It doesn't matter to him whether it's a knockout match or a Bundesliga game. He wants to see 100% from us. For us, it's simply important that the basics are right. And if the basics are right, then we have so much quality that we can win against any opponent. We have shown that throughout the tournament, but also in the Champions League or the Bundesliga. We just have to demonstrate that every week and then we're so good that we can win anywhere. The coach always tells us very calmly and objectively what he wants. We try to implement that. As I said, the most important thing is the basics and then nobody can really stop us.”
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