The forward of FC Sheriff Brazilian Leandro Ribeiro has played in Georgia for FC Dila, Gori quite recently. He precisely knows what FC Saburtalo is a team, with whom we’ll play in the first qualifying round of the Champions League:

- Leandro, share your opinion on result of the draw.
- For me the result of draw was a surprise, but we can’t choose opponents. We will work and we will become stronger.

- How is it return to Georgia, but already as a part of FC Sheriff?
- For me to return to Georgia is very great. I lived a part of my life there. I hope to arrive there and to achieve a victory. And in general, return to Georgia - it is wonderful.

- You’ve already played against Saburtalo - what can you say about the rival?
- This is extremely difficult opponent, very good team. There will be a good game. However, we hope only for a victory.

- What can you say about the Georgian football in comparison with the Championship of Moldova?
- The Georgian championship is more technical, there are good players as well as in Moldova. The championships in many respects similar though more teams participate in Georgia, and the title is challenged in more difficult fight.

FC Sheriff Press Office