{"id":94744,"date":"2025-01-28T13:03:13","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T11:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/?p=94744"},"modified":"2025-01-28T13:03:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T11:03:13","slug":"excited-to-give-my-all-for-apollon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/en\/excited-to-give-my-all-for-apollon\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Excited to give my all for Apollon&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/en\/ali-youssef-joins-apollon-fc\/\">Ali Youssef&#8217;s<\/a> First Interview as an Apollon Player<\/strong><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>How do you feel about being part of Apollon? How did the team welcome you?<\/strong><br \/>\nI\u2019m very happy to be here. I feel good. My teammates welcomed me very well. They are all great players and amazing people.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Had you seen any games of Apollon before joining?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, I\u2019ve seen a few games. I had a friend and former teammate, Godswill Ekpolo, who played here. I followed him when he was at Apollon, so I\u2019ve watched the team before.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What made you say &#8220;yes&#8221; to Apollon?<\/strong><br \/>\nI spoke with the coaching staff, the coach, and the sporting director. They told me many good things about the team and the project here. It was an easy decision for me.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Did you have other offers?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, I had offers both from Sweden and abroad. But I felt that this was the right time to leave Hacken and try something new.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You\u2019ve won one championship and two cups with Hacken. How have those experiences helped you grow as a footballer?<\/strong><br \/>\nThose trophies and experiences are very important for any player. They help you improve, become better, and more professional. When you work 100%, you can achieve a lot and win.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How will your experience in Sweden help you in Cyprus?<\/strong><br \/>\nIn Sweden, and especially at Hacken, the team played with a lot of possession and controlled the game. I know that Apollon also plays attacking football with ball possession, and that suits me well. I believe I will adapt quickly to my new team\u2019s playing style.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This is your first time living outside Sweden. How are you handling it?<\/strong><br \/>\nIt\u2019s definitely a challenge but also exciting. I feel happy and look forward to this new experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How would you describe your playing style?<\/strong><br \/>\nI\u2019m a technical player. I like having the ball at my feet and playing offensively.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are your key strengths as a player?<\/strong><br \/>\nI\u2019m quick with the ball, right-footed, and I love attacking, whether as a forward or a left winger.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do you feel about your fitness?<\/strong><br \/>\nI feel good. The league in Sweden ended about a month ago, but in one or two weeks, I\u2019ll be at 100%.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are your goals for this season?<\/strong><br \/>\nFirst of all, we want to win the Cup. I also want to help the team have a strong performance in the league.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s your message to Apollon fans?<\/strong><br \/>\nI\u2019m very happy to be here. 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