Minister Frans Timmermans of Foreign Affairs during a conversation with the staff and selection of Feyenoord stressed Monday that it is safe to play. Kiev
The Rotterdam club plays Thursday night in the Ukrainian capital, the away game against Zorja Lugansk for a place in the group stage of the Europa League.
Feyenoord had concerns about the safety in Ukraine because of the unrest in the country. Because of the uncertain situation in Lugansk is the duel already moved to the capital Kiev.
According to Timmermans, there is a big difference between the city of Kiev and located 700 kilometers away war zone in eastern Ukraine.
“I have been in recent weeks, frequently in Kiev. gone and I am just feeling safe on the streets and have visited restaurants for instance,” said the minister at the site of Feyenoord.
Timmermans will Thursday itself be present at the contest in the Feyenoord Stadium Valeri Lobanovski.
CEO Eric Gudde Feyenoord was pleased with the visit of Timmermans. The Minister has the feeling of uncertainty can take away according Gudde largely
“It remains a fact that we would rather play elsewhere and all -. Especially given the disaster of the MH 17 – can be very bad understand that UEFA has honored our urgent request not, “said Gudde.
” Across the feeling, however, are numerous facts which you can not conclude that we are able to travel. According to include otherwise safe the embassy, UEFA, the KNVB and foreign teams who recently played it is fully recognized there is a game to play, “said Gudde.
Feyenoord won among others information at Hajduk Split, the European game already played in Kiev with Dnieper, and Molde, in the previous round in Kiev against Lugansk. The Norwegians also reported to have been “worried” but that in hindsight was totally unnecessary ‘
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By: NU.nl
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