
Juande Ramos has admitted that he was proud that Arsene Wenger
heaped praise on his Sevilla side, but has warned his players not
to let it go to their heads.
The Andalucian club's boss is preparing the team for their first
appearance in the UEFA Champions League group stages and they will
play Arsenal, along with Slavia Prague and Steaua Bucharest.
After the draw, Wenger said that he felt Sevilla were one of the
top four clubs on the continent, but Ramos is keen to guard against
complacency.
"I am proud because it was said by a coach who does not give praise
easily, but in Europe there are many great teams.
"The fact that they respect us is positive, but on the other hand,
we cannot think that we will not have to try too hard to qualify
for the next phase.
"Every game in Europe is difficult. If the supposed easy game in
the group is against a side that has beaten Ajax then what will the
difficult games be like?"
Sevilla have won the Uefa Cup twice in successive seasons, but
Ramos believes that their Champions League campaign will be
substantially more difficult.
"The Champions League will definitely be a distraction.
"I think it will be more tiring, both physically and mentally, than
the Uefa Cup was."
Puerta legacy
Reflecting on the warming of relations between Sevilla and Real
Betis following the death of Antonio Puerta, Ramos said that he
hopes things can remain friendly.
"I really want the relationship between the fans, the teams and the
directors to stay like it is now.
"That would be great and it is what should happen if his spirit is
to remain."
he blushed!
but dont worry,arsenal wun give your players space to
breathe.