Utkin: BATE should stay focused
Famous commentator Vasili Utkin analyzes BATE's chances and explains why they should play Bayern as if it were Tarpeda Zhodzina.
Euroradio: Was the score of the recent BATE - "Lille" match unexpected for you?
Vasil Utkin: Of course, it was! However, this surprise is not that important for many people. It is a local event.
Euroradio: It is an "expected" surprise?
Vasil Utkin: I understand that the event is important for Belarus and for Lille. But what Belarusian or Lille events are usually covered by European newspapers?
Euroradio: Interestingly, Le Figaro and Le Monde will cover the defeat of "Lille".
Vasil Utkin: Of course, it is an important event. But BATE players were not meant to be mentioned in newspapers, they had to play in the Champions League and they did it successfully. That's a really good start.
Euroradio: How do you think, does BATE have a chance to take the third position in the group?
Vasil Utkin: It is difficult to judge. "Lille" has started losing players and it is not clear how "Lille" will perform in the Champions League without some of them.
Euroradio: BATE will play the next match with "Bayern". Will the Germans change something now?
Vasil Utkin: "Bayern" is a grandee and they do not look back on anyone. They play as they can. BATE should play with "Bavaria" as if it were the very first match. And it will be difficult. BATE need to play every match as if their rivals are "Tarpeda" (Zhodzina) - they should use all opportunities and concentrate on playing without thinking about their chances to win.
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