Following Georgia's Europa League group stage defeat against Turkey, Georgian boss Saniol attended a press conference to share his thoughts on the match and his vision for the future of Georgian soccer.

Speaking about the match, Saniol said that while it is always disappointing to lose, he believes that the Georgian team's performance is something to be proud of. He noted that Georgian soccer showed positives in the game and that they did not have fewer attacking chances than their opponents. Saniol encouraged everyone to see the bigger vision, arguing that this Europa League is a reward for the groundwork that has been done in Georgian soccer over the past decade, giving young players a chance to get involved. This tournament, he said, is a testament to that investment.

Speaking about the team's shortcomings, Saniol admitted that they lack some talent and experience, but these can be built up by playing more such matches. He believes that the more times the Georgian team participates in these types of tournaments, the stronger they will become.

In addition, Saniol made a special mention of Borussia Dortmund Stadium, praising the stadium as excellent and built for soccer and its emotions. He said that the atmosphere tonight was great and perfect for a game like this. He was even a bit confused as to whether the game created such an atmosphere or whether the atmosphere contributed to such a great game.

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