Die Fohlen’s chief executive is assured that the Bundesliga team can make it to the group stages of the UEFA Champions League, even though, admitting that they play a very strong side.
Borussia Monchengladbach president Rolf Konigs has suggested that the club will be playing very tough opponents in the shape of Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League qualifier, but has revealed that they will be more than willing
to overcome their competitor for the European competition’s crucial spot.
Gladbach coach Lucien Favre rallied the club to a shock contention for the domestic title before succumbing to the final Champions League place as they finished fourth in the league.
Konigs said that the away match in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ukraine-c3032 will be very intimidating, but is confident that the Foals can fulfil the task of eliminating Kiev over the course of two legs. The chief voiced that he would have liked an easier tie
such as a clash with either Panathinaikos or Copenhagen, along with the supporters.
"I completely agree with the fans - we would have preferred Panathinaikos or Copenhagen as opponents," he was quoted as saying in an interview.
The supremo stated that they will be ready to outsmart their rival, even though; the Ukrainian team is the toughest team to play for a Champions League position. He added that the Bundesliga outfit will be looking forward to get
a win as they are ready for the big event.
"But we'll deal with it. They were the most difficult opponent in the pot. I hope we can get a good result. We are well prepared," he stated.
Gladbach vice president Rainer Bonhof also admitted they faced a difficult match and conceded that he is already envisioning playing in the elite tournament. The official added that he is not happy with the draw but wants his side
to give their maximum efforts to secure a place in the round robin of the premier competition.
"I'm in shock, but we will accept the challenge head on. It would be great if we could finish the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 and qualify for the group stage," Bonhof concluded.
The mouth-watering fixture’s opening leg will be played on August 21.
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