With Austria's Europa League 1/8 final against Turkey just around the corner, Austrian defender Kevin Danso spoke to the media to share his thoughts on the tournament, his personal charity projects, and his appreciation for head coach Rangnick.
Talking about Austrian skipper Rangnick
Kevin Danso had high praise for head coach Ronnyk, calling him a professional with a passion for soccer. "People out there may not know him, but you can see his talent in his tactics and the changes he brings to soccer. A lot of teams try to emulate his high pressing style of play, but if you don't know him personally, you won't know how committed he is and how he goes out of his way to make sure we have the best possible environment and the best possible playing conditions." Danso's words were filled with respect and gratitude for Ronnick.
Talking about personal charity projects DANnSO Project
Danso also talked about his charity project, the DANnSO Project, which is a family program that aims to help people with immigrant backgrounds realize their potential. He mentioned that his parents are from Ghana and received a lot of help and support from many people in Austria, so he wanted to give back to the community through this program and give those in need, like he once was, a chance to learn and grow. "The most important thing for me and my family is to be able to give back to the community and help people achieve their goals, just like a lot of people helped me, especially in Austria, who helped me realize my dream of becoming a professional soccer player." Danso's words are filled with gratitude and warmth.
Talk about Austria and Turkey meeting again
On the upcoming rematch with Turkey, Danso said it will be a completely different game. "We beat Turkey 6-1 in a friendly in March, but we know that game doesn't mean everything. We have reviewed the game, are analyzing the opponent and trying to improve on our shortcomings. If we can do that, it will be a great game. As long as we stay where we are and continue to believe in ourselves, we will win the game." Danso's words were full of desire and confidence to win.
How does Austria respond to rising expectations?
In the face of rising expectations, Danso said the team needs to keep its feet on the ground. "We have always believed that we can go far, but when we have high expectations, we need to keep a good mindset. When you want to be a top national team, a top club or a top player, you have to win games but at the same time stay humble and calm. We will focus on the game itself, do our job and try to play our best." Danso's words were full of promise and determination for the future of the team.
