In a tense pre-match press conference, Tottenham Hotspur defensive midfielder De La Guzin shared his thoughts on being the only surviving regular center back in the squad and how he is preparing for the tough match.
In the face of a wave of injuries in the squad, Dragussin insisted that he and his comrades will be fully committed to showing their soccer skills at their best regardless of the injuries. Speaking about being partnered with young center back Archie Gray, he revealed that the two have been working well together in training and is confident that he will be able to assist Gray to grow quickly in his new position.
Dragussin is looking forward to the upcoming trip to Glasgow. He has heard that the atmosphere in Glasgow is particularly intense, but this is the perfect opportunity for him to improve himself and experience the pressure. He is confident that the team is capable of winning and he is ready for it.
Talking about the confrontational atmosphere of the match at Galatasaray, Dragussin looked confident and believes that this time around, he will be able to cope with it more comfortably than before. He believes that the stadiums have different atmospheres, but the team will be focused and looking forward to a new challenge.
Facing the Rangers' style of play, Dragussin said the team has analyzed it thoroughly and is well prepared. He knows that the Rangers are good at physical confrontation, so he believes that the key to the game will be whether they can get the upper hand in individual confrontation and show their own style of soccer at the same time.
Talking about the pressure of the game, Dragussin believes that pressure is everywhere, but the team needs to stick to their soccer philosophy and believe in themselves and victory will naturally follow. He has made significant progress in coach Anye Postecoglou's system and is very happy with the kicking style of high defense and passing against pressure.
Finally, Dragussin spoke about the team's injury situation. He believes that injuries are a part of soccer and are unavoidable in both training and matches. He loves the team's attacking style of play and believes that the team is well prepared for three days and one high-intensity game.
