Malmö Coach Henrik Rydström's Statements Before the Galatasaray Match
In the UEFA Europa League Galatasaray will encounter Malmo The team is preparing for a very tough match. Technical Director Henrik Rydstrom, emphasized in the press conference that there is a serious power difference between the two teams. Rydström expressed the importance and difficulty of the match by saying, “Something big needs to happen for us to win.”
Galatasaray is Stronger than Beşiktaş
Rydstrom, Besiktas He stated that they see Galatasaray as a stronger opponent after the 2-1 away defeat they experienced against Beşiktaş this season. He made the following statements: “Galatasaray is a more offensive team compared to Beşiktaş. Beşiktaş was going through a more difficult process at that time. We find Galatasaray calmer.”
Lessons to be Learned from the Beşiktaş Match
Rydström spoke about the poor performance of the blue-white team in the Europa League and added that they could only get 3 points. “We need to win tomorrow. We had a good league. We could have had more points. We shouldn’t have lost the match against Beşiktaş,” he said, indicating that this match could be a turning point for them.
Galatasaray's Attacking Power
Henrik Rydström emphasized that Galatasaray implemented the attacking game very well and that his team could not be successful with only a defensive game. The words “We should not allow Galatasaray to slow us down. We can help our goalkeeper and protect our goal. However, we should not use 11 players only to protect the goal.” reveal that the team should play an offensive game.
Everything Must Go Well to Win Against Galatasaray
Rydström stated that the absence of Victor Osimhen, Barış Alper Yılmaz and Mauro Icardi is important in Galatasaray, but said, “The absence of three players will not change anything. Galatasaray is still a very strong team. To be honest, we are nowhere near Galatasaray. Something big needs to happen for us to win.” These statements show how careful Malmö needs to be going into the match.
Early End of the League in the Nordic Countries
Henrik Rydström said that the early end of the season in the Nordic countries due to climate conditions is a challenge for the teams. “The early end of the league is a challenge for both Swedish and Norwegian teams. The teams are torn apart. We hope that tomorrow's match will not be like the previous one.” This is a situation that could affect the team's motivation.
Colin Rösler's Views on Galatasaray
Norwegian defender Colin Rösler, emphasized Galatasaray's quality and stated that he thought tomorrow's match would be entertaining. "I'm excited to face a team with the best offensive players in the world," he said, expressing that they are ready for a tough fight.
Galatasaray's Missing Players
Regarding the injuries of Galatasaray's important players, Rösler said, "Even though there are not three strong players, Galatasaray has a lot of good players. We are not more comfortable because they are not there." This shows that Malmö must be careful in every situation.
Importance of Tomorrow's Match
Rösler stated that they do not have to win tomorrow's match. "There are still three matches. Winning tomorrow's match would be a great advantage for us, but we are not obliged to win. If we fail, we still have two matches," he said, emphasizing that the team has long-term goals.
Effects of Long-Lasting League
Rösler, who reminded that the Swedish League ended about a month ago, said, "Although it is a long league, we still have matches ahead of us. Our focus right now is not on vacation." This is an approach aimed at increasing the team's motivation and concentration.
