21.10.2025 14:21
Norwegian team Bodo/Glimt's defender Fredrik Björkan made striking statements ahead of the match against Galatasaray. Expressing his admiration for the enthusiasm of Galatasaray fans, Björkan said, "I watched the video of Galatasaray fans setting off fireworks in front of the hotel where Liverpool is staying. This is completely crazy. We are scared. Something like this has never happened to us before."
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Fredrik Björkan, the 27-year-old left-back of Bodo/Glimt, who will face Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League, spoke to the Norwegian press before the match. The experienced player said they are intimidated by the atmosphere created by Turkish fans, but this also motivates them.
"I SAW THE FIREWORKS; CRAZY!"
Björkan, who couldn't hide his astonishment at the passion of Galatasaray fans, said, "I watched a video of Galatasaray fans setting off fireworks in front of the hotel where Liverpool stayed. This is completely crazy. We are scared. This has never happened to us before. We are excited to see if the Galatasaray fans will do the same to us."
"WE WILL WEAR EARPLUGS"
The Norwegian player stated that they will take precautions against a possible "firework welcome," saying, "At least we know this could happen. That's why we will wear earplugs while sleeping. We will try to sleep, but it might be a bit difficult."
"OUR PERFORMANCE WON'T DROP"
Björkan noted that such events would not negatively affect their performance, stating, "Actually, your performance doesn't drop when you experience something like this. If you can sleep right after, it won't be much of a harm. This is definitely an interesting aspect of football."
"THERE WILL BE AN ATMOSPHERE OUTSIDE OF WHAT WE'RE USED TO"
Pointing out the sound level in Galatasaray's stadium, the player said, "We have heard how loud the sound can be in Galatasaray's stadium. I think we will play in an atmosphere outside of what we are used to."
"IT WILL BE FUN!"
Touching on his team's Champions League performance, Björkan concluded, "We started very well, we fought well. We were especially great at home against Tottenham. It's sad that we couldn't win, but we will play very entertaining matches throughout the fall."
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