Recently, by the version of “World Sport” readers, Tornike Okriashvili was named as the best player of 2014. We contacted him in Belgium and talked about interesting things.
-First of all, let’s consider the issue of the national team. Kakha Tskhadadze is the new head coach of the team and soon his debut will take place. What we should expect from the team under his leadership?
-Success and Victory. I have never worked with Tskhadadze, but I have heard that he is a good coach. I am waiting for the team’s gathering.
-At the end of March, we have 2 matches. At first, a friendly match against Malta. But the main interest is towards the game against Germany. What do you expect from this match?
-Yes, the friendly match will show who is ready with 100% and who 200%. In my opinion, we have to be 200% ready for the match against Germany, otherwise we have no chance. As for me, I am in good form and feel good. We will do everything in order to achieve desired result. It will be very difficult, but it is a great pleasure to play against current world champion.
-Tornike, the readers of out newspaper recognized you as the best player of 2014. What Tornike Okriashvili promise those people, who voted for him?
-First of all thank you to everyone who voted in my favor and not only to them. I was very happy when I heard about it. I will promise my fans good game, more goals and not to disappoint them.
-In your opinion, is it realistic to make through to the World Championship 2018?
-I think we have a big chance. Many new and successful players will be added to the team. For example, Luka Zarandia and others.
-You adapted quite well in “Genk”, but you have not score often. What do you think, can you increase this?
-I am thinking about it all the time. I always hope for better. As for the goals, everyone wants to score, but unfortunately it is difficult to do and I am working to overcome these difficulties.
-You are one of the best representatives of the current generations and the fans expect a lot from you. Where do you want to play?
-First of all, I will not lose this success to myself, my family and Georgia. I have said many times before, that my dream is to play for “Milan” and I am still on the same opinion.
-What outcome should the Georgian fans expect from the match against Germany?
-Victory, draw … Of course, it will be difficult, but everything happens in football. Germany is strong team not only for us. It is current world champion, but everyone should do their job and we should not lose the match before the start of the game. Fighting on the field and helping each other will be the main factor.