The centre back Juan Alvarado gave an interview for the FC “Sheriff” official site:

You have been in the team not too long ago. Did you already have time to adapt in “Sheriff”?
Yes, I had enough time to adapt in the team. They are all good guys in “Sheriff” who are ready to help in any moment.

Yesterday “Sheriff” started its performance in Europa League group stage. Please, give us your comments on the game with “Anji”… What is the mood in the team?
The game was a difficult one. We were nervous at the start but then we became more confident and understood that we could play and win. We had good chances to score but we did not succeed in it. The mood of the team is good, a working one. Everyone is strong in spirit and ready to play.

 Both teams could score goals in the match with “Anji”, however at the end “Sheriff” was close to win. Do you think the result is a fair one?
 I don’t think the result is fair because we should have won. At the end of the match “Sheriff” played better. We should have put more pressure on the rival.

“Sheriff” and “Anji” both share the second line in the table after the first match. What can you say about the next Europa League matches?
I cannot say anything about the next Europa League matches because the next one is match with “Milsami” in the Championship. I also don’t want to think about the standings since our journey has just started. The team is getting ready to all matches but now we should think about close future. I can definitely say that we can win “Tromsø” in the next Europa League match.

“Sheriff” has a busy game schedule right now. This Sunday the team is playing with “Milsami”. How is the team dealing with the load?
Everyone in the team is dealing with the load very well. If all clubs can deal with it, why can’t we do it? We are strong, concentrated, we will be fine!

 
FC “Sheriff” Press Service