As the quarterfinals of the UEFA Europa League draw closer, the match between the Netherlands and Turkey has become the center of attention for soccer fans around the world. Before the match, Dumfries, a key player of the Dutch team, attended a press conference to share his thoughts on his personal yellow card, fan support and preparation for the match.
Regarding his previous yellow card in the game, Dumfries showed maturity: "When the whistle blew, my attention shifted completely to the game and I wouldn't focus too much on personal gains and losses, including the yellow card. Right now, I'm more focused on how our team can advance to the semifinals, which is our common goal."
Speaking about the large number of Turkish fans who will be at the game, Dumfries was confident: "We are well aware of the challenges we will face away from home, but that's exactly what I'm looking forward to. The enthusiasm and support of the Turkish fans will certainly give us a boost, and although the stadium may be noisy, making it difficult to hear each other, we are prepared to honor our previous commitments and keep the communication flowing. I have great confidence in our fans, they are good enough off the pitch and I'm sure they will support us during the game as they always do."
Dumfries further emphasized the importance and urgency of the game: "I don't need to think too much about how to add momentum to this game as the Europa League quarter-final is exciting and nerve-wracking enough in itself. It's going to be a tough game and we need to be fully focused, keep possession and show good energy and fight. We've put a lot of effort into this and now we're just waiting for the game to start and prove what we're made of in real terms."
Finally, Dumfries said that the whole team will be united to fight for the honor of Dutch soccer: "We are a team and everyone has an important responsibility. I believe that as long as we work together and play our best, we will be able to beat our opponents and advance to the semi-finals. Let's cheer for the Netherlands!"
