On the eve of Romania's match against Belgium in the second round of the UEFA Europa League group stage, Romanian defender Dragusin attended a pre-match press conference to share his thoughts on the upcoming tournament and the team's preparations.
Dragussin began by saying that the team was happy for beating Ukraine, but that victory is in the past. The team is now fully prepared to face Belgium with intensive training and workshops from all angles. He revealed that the victory in the last match injected extra energy and confidence in the team and boosted the morale immensely.
Talking about the pressure of the qualifiers, Dragussin admitted that he has felt the immense pressure from the very beginning, but it is under this pressure that the national team has grown. He emphasized that this match against Belgium raises the expectations of the fans, but the team is also confident in itself and believes that it will be able to play a great match.
Dragussin also mentioned that everyone in the team is highly motivated and that the victory against Ukraine allowed everyone to experience unspeakable joy. They hope to carry this emotion into the match against Belgium and be able to celebrate the victory again after the match.
On the formidable opponent Belgium, which they will face soon, Dragussin said that the team's confidence comes from their unity and strength. They have faced many top-class opponents, including strong teams like Ukraine, and therefore are not afraid of Belgium. He and his teammates will do their best to stop Belgium's offense and expect a positive result.
Dragussin also emphasized that representing his country at the highest level in Europe is an unparalleled honor. He is willing to make any sacrifice for it and is always looking to do more for his country and club.
In conclusion, Dragusin said that he has no particular expectations about the outcome of the match, but only hopes to play with the same enthusiasm, energy and passion. He is confident that the Romanian fans will be proud of them and will continue to support them regardless of the outcome.
