In the second round of the UEFA Europa League group stage played on June 22, Beijing time, Czech Republic and Georgia shook hands with 1-1 draw. After the match, Georgia's head coach Saniol attended a press conference to share his thoughts on the match and the team's future outlook.
Saniol began by saying that the team felt a mixed emotion after the match. They had a chance to win the game but ended up collecting a draw, but it was a relief to get their first point in the Europa League. He emphasized that the team has been working hard for three and a half years for this day.
For Kakabadze, Saniol said he needs support and has given him encouragement. He understands how tough this game was for the players and that the opponents put a lot of pressure on them. Despite the fact that the opponents missed a lot of chances, the Georgian team has a great goalkeeper who protects the team.
When looking to the future, Saniol bluntly stated that while he loves Georgia, he does not expect the team to win the European Championship. He believes that the team has nothing to lose at the moment and that gaining experience is the most important thing. This experience will help the team in the future.
Finally, he mentioned his next opponent, Portugal, as a very strong team. The Georgian team will try to regain their strength and try to get a good result in their next match, maybe they will perform better.
