The Nigerian International has shared his expectations
ahead of the UEFA Champions League return leg against Fenerbahçe and talked about Aykut Kocaman
Spartak Moscow managed to win the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round first leg 2-1 against Fenerbahce at Olympic Stadium (Luzhniki) on Tuesday.
In a closely contested game where both the sides displayed quality football, Dmitri Kombarov’s late strike helped the Russian outfit to record a win after http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dirk-Kuyt-c11348 cancelled out Emanuel Emenike’s opener.
The Red-whites will now travel to Turkey for the return leg at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium next week. The Myaso will play the return leg against the Yellow http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Canaries-c38723 after the Russian Premier League tie against Terek Grozny on Saturday.
Emenike has insisted that they will find it difficult to play against the Turkish side on the away turf. However, he urged his side to be more consistent in the forthcoming second-leg in a bid to reach the later stages of the continental
tournament.
The 25-year-old striker expressed his joy to get his first European goal this season, assuring the fans of helping the Moscow-based club by scoring more goals. However, he credited the entire team for their magnificent victory.
“I have to perform in Turkey as I have good memories at the club. The Turkish league is strong championship with decent teams. So, I am feeling a wee bit of pressure ahead of the second leg. Imagine yourself waking up in the crater
of a volcano - that's about as hot as it will be.”
“It’s going to be a difficult match because the Turkish fans are famous for backing their home team. But if someone is afraid to play on the away turf, especially at this level, then you cannot get a good result ever.” The TFF
First League winner was quoted as saying.
Emenike, who joined the Moscow-based club from Fenerbahce last year, revealed that he still maintains good relationship with his former manager, Aykut Kocaman. He praised the tactician, insisting that Kocaman is a great coach and
a great man.
Speaking on the upcoming match against the Chechens, Emenike warned his side against complacency.
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