The Dutch tactician is confident of his team's chances of qualifying for the next round of the UEFA Europa League after winning the first leg against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/AZ-c38571 Alkmaar at home
The fact that Anzhi Makhachkala managed to win the UEFA Europa League play-off round first leg against AZ Alkmaar pleases Guus Hiddink, who believes that it will be a big success for the Dagestani club to reach the group stages
of the European tournament.
However, he warned his side against complacency, saying that they have one more test before they can secure a place in the next round. Anzhi will now play the return leg against the Dutch outfit on Friday at AFAS stadium (Alkmaar).
The former Real Madrid boss went on to hail his side’s attitude and commitment despite having to play without several of his key players on Wednesday. Samuel Eto’o, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Yuri-Zhirkov-c37683 were the major absentees.
Hiddink, who joined the Makhachkala-based club after replacing Gadzhi Gadzhiev in June, urged his side to extend their decent European win if they are to reach the later stages of the continental tournament.
He admitted that the return leg will be more difficult to play on the away turf and warned his side to work harder.
The 65-year-old heaped praise on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rovers-c40385 earlier this year, saying that the Congolese stopper was perfect on the ball.
“I know the Dutch team and I know what kind of education they offer. Today they have not had a chance to prove them in the attack because of the good play from our central defenders, such as Samba.”
“Some players might play more effectively. I think that the team as a whole deserves four out of a scale of five. They deserve less, perhaps in terms of entertainment. I think if we can get into the group stage, it will be the
big success for this club.” The FA Cup winner was quoted as saying.
Hiddink insisted that they have a very busy schedule of games coming this month and hinted at signing new players before the end of transfer window.
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