Guilherme tips Lokomotiv Moscow to win UEFA Europa League tie against Sturm Graz
Lokomotiv Moscow have put one step in the knock-out stage of the UEFA Europa League by defeating AEK Athens in their most recent group stage tie. However, the Moscow-based club still need to get a point to cement their place in
the later rounds of the tournament.
The Parovozy goalkeeper, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Guilherme-c15315, has urged his team to stretch the winning run, despite knowing that a tie can help them reach the next stage of Europa League.
Lokomotiv have retained their second spot on the group table after collecting 9 points from their last 4 group stage games. The Brazilian shot-stopper revealed that a win will only increase their confidence in Europe and they need
to prepare hard for the upcoming home tie against the Blackies.
The last time these two sides met, Lokomotiv managed to get a 2-1 win over Sturm in a closely contested match in Austria. The Die Schwoazn striker, Imre Szabics, scored the only goal for the Austrian outfit.
“In Austria, Lokomotiv had a tough group stage game. We started confidently, but soon conceded a goal that baffled us a bit. But we kept our head high to score two quick goals. It was hard, but the victory was well deserved.” The
former Atletico-Pr player was quoted as saying.
Staying on the topic, Guilherme tipped the Loko defence to keep an eye on the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/VfB-Stuttgart-c40879 forward, who has been a key player for the opposition in Europe.
“Perhaps Szabics is one of the most dangerous player at the opponent. He should be given special attention. However, Sturm have other experienced players. Because they are a good team, but I think we are better.” The Brazilian
said
Lokomotiv will play the European tie on the back of a 2-1 Russian Premier League defeat against Zenit St. Petersburg. The promising goalkeeper revealed that they have only themselves to blame for the defeat, as did not take their
chances well against a stern opposition.
Guilherme is of the opinion that the Moscow-base club can do much better than that and assured the fans of a decent performance in the upcoming group stage matches.
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