Before the departure to Spain for the duel of the second round of the group round of the Europa League against Athletic midfielder Zari Alexander Andrievsky answered the questions of the press service of the Lugansk club.

- Someone considers the favorite of our group Athletic, someone - Herta. And your opinion on this?.

- I think that Herta. In the match of the first round the Germans played better and they had more chances to win.

- What did you focus on when preparing to play with Athletic?.

- Athletic - a team that well attacks and competently defends. This is the middle peasant championship in Spain, and this says a lot about the strength of the opponent.

- How difficult will it be to play in crowded stands?.

- Now I can not say for sure, but I think the jim will be.

- Athletic - a team in which only their pupils play. How do you like this approach?.

- I like this approach, it deserves respect. At the same time, many Athletic pupils are transferred to the great clubs, especially after the team reached the final of the Europa League in the 2011/2012 season.

- You have not played in the Europa League before. What feelings do you have in a new tournament for yourself?.

- Feelings unforgettable.

Any footballer wants to play against good European clubs. I'm not an exception.

- Many consider Zarya an outsider in the game with Athletic ... - For us it's even good that they think so. You can go on the field without nerves, do not be afraid and show yourself.

Match Athletic - Dawn will be held on Thursday, September 28, in Bilbao at the San Mames Stadium. The beginning of the match at 20:00. Live broadcast on the channel Football 1.

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