Before the responsive match against Greek AEK, Alex Garcia, head coach of “Dinamo” Tbilisi, held the press conference where he stated that in spite of losing in the first match he believes in going through the next round.

Alex Garcia: “It is a very important match. I appeal to our fans for coming to the stadium. In spite of that we lost the first match, I hope that we will win and go through the next round.

- Have you found stick of Harry Potter?

- I have been looking for it for a week and I have 24 hours left (laughs). Tomorrow is a fight of hearts – what feet cannot do, heart must do.

- You were dissatisfied with playing of the team in the second half of the first match. What was the reason of it?

- Lack of experience. They do not have experience of playing in international matches.

- Which line do you think is the best in AEK?

- Midfield. Spanish Jose Carlos made a lot of problems to us.

- Have you chosen 11 players for tomorrow’s match?

- No, I have not. I will decide it after today’s training.

- Who will not play in the next match?

- Shota Kashia and Levan Khmaladze.

- Why was not Robertinho in Greece? Did he have injury?

- No, he did not have injury. There is a big competition in the team and after the last training Robertinho was left beyond 18 players. Now, he is playing better.

- How dangerous is the score 0:1?

- If we are scored one goal, we will not go through the group of Europa League. Though, nothing is impossible in football. Each player will play devotedly in tomorrow’s match. Jersey of the club and fans deserve it.

- Dellas will not play tomorrow…

- I only think about my team at this moment. I think Della will not be a great loss for AEK.

At the end of the press conference, “Gladiators”, fans of “Dinamo”, told Garcia that they would support the club. Spanish coach thanked them and mentioned that “Gladiators” always supported the team.

After the end of the press conference, “Dinamo” held training. The following players participated in it:

Goalkeepers: Loria, Grishikashvili, Nadiradze;

Players of the field: Kakubava, Tomashvili, Homola, Odikadze, Kvekveskiri, Jigauri, Pirtskhalava, Xisco, Coto, Alvaro, Yague, Robertinho, Koshkadze, Lekvtadze, Kakhelishvili, Beraia, Rekhviashvili, Pantskhava, Tekturmanidze.

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Lasha Tabagari