Regarding the team's injury situation
- Sabitzer completed all training today. Yesterday he trained less because we wanted to take good care of him. Chuk Umeka was sick and didn't come here with us. Gitens's situation is well known, and he will not compete. Brandt's hand scan was positive and everything was normal, so no surgery was needed at the moment. He was also sick for two days, but now he has fully recovered.
Fighting conditions for the 16th round
—We will play in a very beautiful stadium, which has been transformed into an indoor arena. The temperatures are much cooler now than we’ve experienced before and I think we’re going to see a more intense game than the last three games. We have proven that we are a team that loves to play intense, aggressive football. Playing football is easier when the weather is cool, which is much better than when it is too hot.
About Monterrey
-We expect our opponent to be a very strong team, with excellent skills and rigorous tactics. They have used different formations, which means we have to be able to handle any changes.
About Ramos
- He is a superstar. But it's not just him, all the players who have played for so long are excellent, which reflects their mental state and they are the winners. They are eager to win every training and to win every game. They aspire to reach the highest level in training and play every pass. That's why he can play so well and stay healthy. He is a leader, and as a leader, you desire to maintain the highest level as long as possible.
About Mexican fans
- I want the stadium to be full and the players are eager to show their strength on the packed stadium, which is why this sport is so special. Of course, South Americans and Central and North Americans travel to the United States much closer than we came here from Europe. The atmosphere created by fans here is unique, exciting and enthusiastic.
It is always beneficial to have a lot of supporters, and I expect Monterrey to have a lot of Mexican fans as well. The situation is different, and it is obvious. But that doesn't mean we don't have opportunities, we want to make the most of our opportunities. In such an environment, you must continue to grow.