It’s important to maintain this form and passion
Friday, July 11, 2025
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Shakhtar midfielder Alisson Santana, who scored a brace and provided three assists in the first UEFA Europa League match against Ilves, shared his impressions of the game
– Alisson, congratulations on the victory! It was an incredible match for you and the whole team. How are you feeling right now?
– First of all, I’m immensely happy for our team achievement, that we managed to secure such an important victory with strong scoring and confidence in our abilities. I’m very glad to have scored and helped the team. Of course, I’m proud that we followed all the instructions Mister gave us before the match. I’m sure it will benefit us.
– You scored two goals and provided three assists in the match against Ilves. How did Arda Turan motivate you before the game?
– I believe it happened quite naturally because we strictly followed the instructions and plans Mister proposed. Of course, we gave everything on the pitch and our desire to win was off the charts. Now, in my opinion, the most important thing is to maintain this pace and keep it throughout the entire season.
– These scoring actions were your debut in European competitions. How do you feel, and what does this mean personally to you?
– This match is very important to me, the emotions are overwhelming. It’s important to maintain this form and passion to keep up such scoring form throughout the season. I’m confident this game will inspire not only me but all my teammates. We are capable of making this our regular level.
– Who do you dedicate these goals to?
– To my family, my mother and also to Pedro Henrique, whose birthday is tomorrow. I dedicate the victory and goals to all of them. Of course, to the entire team for the efforts we put in, playing as a united, well-coordinated organism.
– How many goals can we expect from Alisson in the return match against Ilves?
– I hope to score two or three goals, but I don’t want to have any expectations. I would also like to complement scoring with a quality assist.
– First of all, I’m immensely happy for our team achievement, that we managed to secure such an important victory with strong scoring and confidence in our abilities. I’m very glad to have scored and helped the team. Of course, I’m proud that we followed all the instructions Mister gave us before the match. I’m sure it will benefit us.
– You scored two goals and provided three assists in the match against Ilves. How did Arda Turan motivate you before the game?
– I believe it happened quite naturally because we strictly followed the instructions and plans Mister proposed. Of course, we gave everything on the pitch and our desire to win was off the charts. Now, in my opinion, the most important thing is to maintain this pace and keep it throughout the entire season.
– These scoring actions were your debut in European competitions. How do you feel, and what does this mean personally to you?
– This match is very important to me, the emotions are overwhelming. It’s important to maintain this form and passion to keep up such scoring form throughout the season. I’m confident this game will inspire not only me but all my teammates. We are capable of making this our regular level.
– Who do you dedicate these goals to?
– To my family, my mother and also to Pedro Henrique, whose birthday is tomorrow. I dedicate the victory and goals to all of them. Of course, to the entire team for the efforts we put in, playing as a united, well-coordinated organism.
– How many goals can we expect from Alisson in the return match against Ilves?
– I hope to score two or three goals, but I don’t want to have any expectations. I would also like to complement scoring with a quality assist.