The matches with Hapoel Beer Sheva are in the past and everyone at Levski is fully focused on the start of the new season in the Bulgarian football championship, said head coach Julio Velasquez. "The Blues" will face Montana at the "Georgi Asparuhov" stadium on Sunday at 9:15 p.m., BTA reported.
On Thursday, Levski defeated the Israeli Hapoel Beer Sheva in the first qualifying round of the Europa League, but "the Blues" they did it after 120 minutes of play and penalties.
"We had to play extra time, then we traveled and arrived early in the morning, but that can't be an excuse", Velasquez said at a press conference before the round.
"We are preparing in a normal way and analyzing the condition of the players. There are some with injuries, but it would be premature to talk about the match tomorrow. Today we are training in the afternoon and their condition will be clear tomorrow. Tsunami and Aldair, who is suspended, will certainly be absent," he continued.
"For me, the matches with Beer Sheva are in the past and I am focused entirely on Montana. It is my responsibility to convey this to the players and everyone else in the club. It is very important to always have this mindset, but not on the fourth day after a victory, but a few hours later," said the Levski coach.
Asked if there is any truth in the speculation about Marin Petkov's exit, Velasquez replied: "He is our player, I am satisfied with his way of training. Marin Petkov is fully focused on his game, which also applies to his teammates".