On August 16th, Beijing time, Shanghai Shenhua head coach slutsky and player Fernando attended the pre-match press conference in the upcoming 23rd round of Super League focus battle-Shanghai Derby. In the face of this high-profile duel in the same city, both of them expressed their desire for victory and their emphasis on the competition.
Slutsky first emphasized the importance of the competition: "Tomorrow's competition will undoubtedly attract everyone's attention. As a derby, it is not only related to the honor of the two teams, but also directly affects the ownership of the Super League champion this season. We are well aware of the great responsibility, so we will go all out to show the best side of Shenhua team."
Fernando expressed his desire for victory more directly: "Tomorrow, we will usher in the second Hederby game of the season at home. I believe that both the fans and the media are full of expectations for this game. We hope to continue our good performance at home and give back your support with a victory."
When asked whether the experience of confrontation with Harbor in the past two games will be a reference for this game, slutsky gave a philosophical answer: "Past experience is of course our precious asset, and it gives us a deeper understanding of how to win. But at the same time, we should also understand that every game is unique, just like a new movie, full of unknowns and variables. Therefore, in tomorrow's game, we should not only learn from past experience, but also be prepared for new challenges."
When talking about the key factors that determine the outcome of the game, slutsky pointed out: "I think that in tomorrow's game, the courage shown by the players after being motivated will be one of the important factors that determine the outcome. In addition, it is also crucial to reduce mistakes. In football matches, a small mistake may change the direction of the whole game. Therefore, we need to keep a high degree of concentration and vigilance and minimize unnecessary mistakes."
