Dmitri Sychev believes Lokomotiv Moscow can defeat Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés to reach the UEFA Europa League round-of-16.
Lokomotiv Moscow managed to win the UEFA Europa League first leg 2-1 against Athletic Bilbao at Luzhniki stadium. Second-half goals from Dennis Glushakov and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Felipe-Caicedo-c13525 helped the Moscow-based club maintain their decent European
run.
The Railroaders will now travel to Spain to play the return leg scheduled on February 23, 2012 at San Mamés.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 at their hands, urging his side to complete a double against the Lions.
Speaking on the first leg against the Spanish outfit, the Russian forward went on to praise his team’s performance and assured the fans of a similar result. He urged his teammates to work harder if they are to progress to the pre-quarter-final.
“We displayed great character during the first leg and I think we deserved to win. We have a good coach and I think he is helping us out in Europe.
“Athletic are a decent team with young players. They play with great understanding on the pitch. Though we have one goal in stock but Athletic have the home advantage now.
“They have very temperamental fans and we will receive a warm reception from them in the return leg. But if we play to our strengths and play accordingly, we can win.” The former Spartak Moscow player was quoted as saying.
The Russian striker failed to start the crunch European home tie after sustaining a knock while training. Sychev, meanwhile, has been in prolific European form this season, having scored 6 goals in 7 European outings.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Victor-Obinna-c36080, meanwhile, is in contention to start the upcoming Europe League tie alongside Sychev against Athletic. The former West Ham United star passed a late fitness test ahead of the mouthwatering European tie.
Jose Couceiro has relied heavily upon the aforementioned strikers during the ongoing European campaign. Sychev heaped praise on the Portuguese tactician, admitting that the 49-year-old is doing a great job.
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