Shehi: We prepared the match with Skenderbeu as a derby, the jersey helps. I have no preferences for the final

2024-05-17 22:56:34, Sport CNA

Partizan's coach, Orges Shehi, appeared very happy after qualifying for the championship final.
The coach of the Reds stated that the match against Skënderbeu was prepared as a derby, while the weight of the jersey also helps.

"One more match awaits us. I'm glad that Cara and Taipi joined the team at the end. We are complete and thus the choices are made based on the opponent for the way of maneuver. We are delighted to have made it to the final and we have a week to recover and prepare seriously who is not going to win the final?

We are satisfied with the contingent, but also with the continuity, This was the 6th victory, I asked the team to continue with this pace and have balance. Some elements change based on the opponent, but continuity gives you confidence that in 6 games we have scored 10 goals and conceded 1. Great confidence requires concentration, that maybe you loosen up a bit and lose concentration because you know that the finals are with one meeting. But we come to this final with a good performance and confidence.

When the elements are missing you have to start editing because of the qualities. When the full players come in, you see Bintsuka playing on one side and Skuka on the other. The headache is when you will get the result. Where does the coach sit without a headache ever! I never stay.

This week we have prepared calmly, we have prepared like a derby, with calmness and concentration. I also said in the conference that the team shows consistency and mentality. It helps to be a contender and favorite, as such the players behaved today. I'm glad they have this mentality, the shirt we carry on our shoulders helps us always be where we need to be.

We were afraid of Murataj for a tactical foul and risked a card. In the end, we wanted to have a back five and at the top to have two players, Cara and Mensah, to restart the counterattack. This is also due to the result, that Skenderbeu was pushing, We wanted to catch him off balance and score again.

When the attackers go out there, it is difficult to serve, I have told them that when you go to the last meters, fantasize and no one is holding you accountable. Skuka came out and served, David came out and served for Bintsuka. But the important thing is that the attackers are there, they are present. Aiming needs to be improved, this is because everyone wants to score. We sacrificed in the defensive phase, we changed a lot in the first half. I am satisfied with the consumption they make by sacrificing for the defensive phase of the team. They didn't score today, they will score in the next match.

In fact, it was an awkward match, that when you play for draws, it probably serves the negative side. I asked the team to be balanced, to never concede, to block their actions, especially with the central defenders. We solved it well, forcing the long ball to fall and we had it easier.

In the final? Both are strong. The final is the final, so I don't have any preference who comes out.

I was afraid this match itself that when you have two results it might turn negative. But a team that has two results may be more favored. But I don't believe it will be a tight match, it will be that both teams want to win it, let's see who will join us in the final", said Shehi to "MCN" after the match.