Hoeness pays great respect to Galatasaray

Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeness spoke at a press conference held ahead of their UEFA Champions League match against our representative Galatasaray. Hoeness said they have great respect for the yellow-red team and that they will go into the demanding match with courage and determination.

Hoeness noted that Okan Buruk has enjoyed many successful seasons at Galatasaray over the years. He stressed that they will face a strong team and that they must therefore be determined and brave.

Hoeness said the Galatasaray stadium has an important place in Champions League history and recalled that many very important matches have been played there. Saying they have great respect for Galatasaray and its fans and that they know Galatasaray well, Hoeness expressed how eagerly they are looking forward to playing at this stadium.

At the press conference, he was also asked about the atmosphere created by the fans and the noise level of 130 decibels. Hoeness said his players know what they will face there and that they know very well what Galatasaray and its fans are capable of. He added that they will see tomorrow whether their expectations will be met. When asked which Galatasaray player he would most like to have in his own team, Hoeness said he does not know who will take the field tomorrow, that the opposing team has top-level players, and that they will face a wonderful team.