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Fred Rutten: “HSV are a top team”

18 december 2009 15:30
Head coach Fred Rutten. Head coach Fred Rutten.
PSV will face HSV in the last 32 of the Europa League. PSV´s head coach Fred Rutten reacted with caution to his side’s visit to Germany. “HSV are one of top teams in the German Bundesliga and we will scout them thoroughly. I am looking forward to two great top-level matches. You always stand a chance to win”, said Rutten , who took on HSV last season when he was in charge as manager at Schalke 04.

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Rutten: “A tough assignment”
PSV will face Dutch defender Joris Mathijsen and striker Eljero Elia in the last 32 of the Europa League. “We have a tough task ahead. HSV have a fantastic history and have gained a great reputation as a very good team. They are one of the best teams in the German Bundesliga, who are known for their technical ability and physical strength. When I was in charge at Schalke last season, we met them twice and we will scout them thoroughly. I am looking forward to two great top-level matches. HSV are one of the top teams in the German Bundesliga and we are one of the top teams in the Dutch Eredivisie. HSV play in a stronger league, though, and are consequently slight favourites. We have a tough task ahead”, said Rutten.

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Timmy Simons: “A tough two legs”

Timmy Simons is expecting a tough two legs against the German side. “HSV are a good team in a strong competition”, said the PSV captain , when asked for a reaction to the draw. “I think HSV is a strong team and frequently manage a top five finish. We know it’s going to be a great challenge and we will give it our best shot. At this level all matches will be hard. If we progress, we will face the winner of the tie between Bilbao and Anderlecht, two strong teams”, concluded Simons.


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