Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili has hyped his teammate and talisman Khvicha Kvaratskhelia forward of their EURO 2024 Spherical-of-16 conflict with two-time European champions Spain. The Valencia goalkeeper has boldly claimed the Napoli winger is “higher than all of Spain.”
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Delivered A Masterclass In 2-0 Win Over Portugal
After serving to Georgia qualify for the European Championship for the primary time of their historical past, Kvaratskhelia guided them to the Spherical of 16 with a stellar show in opposition to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal on Matchday 3 of Group F.
Simply two minutes into the sport, Kvaratskhelia fired the underdogs in entrance, making use of a shocking end from the left facet of the field. Kvaratskhelia additionally did an outstanding job of making use of strain on Portuguese defenders, creating areas for his teammates to run into.
Kvaratskhelia took residence the Man of the Match Award for his inspiring efficiency, turning into the primary Georgian to assert it in a serious cup competitors.
Giorgi Mamardashvili Sends Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Warning Forward Of Spain Conflict
Due to their beautiful 2-0 victory over Portugal, Georgia will face Spain within the EURO 2024 Spherical of 16. Having gained all three of their Group B fixtures, La Roja are the favorites to progress, however Georgia goalkeeper Mamardashvili has warned they’ve a trump card up their sleeves.
When requested to evaluate the specter of Kvaratskhelia, Mamardashvili advised Spanish outlet MARCA:
“I feel he’s higher than all of Spain.”
Regardless of speaking up the left-winger, the goalkeeper shouldn’t be making the error of underestimating Spain.
He added:
“For me, Spain are the massive favourite to win the Euros. Georgia, alternatively, is a small nation, however with a giant coronary heart and we’ve got to struggle as exhausting as doable to see what occurs.”
Discussing the threats to his aim, Mamardashvili continued:
“Virtually everybody. Yamal has a number of high quality: he scores targets, offers assists… In addition they have, in my view, the perfect goalkeeper of the season in La Liga. We must struggle and stay centered, at this stage, as we’ve got been thus far.”
Georgia will tackle Spain on the RheinEnergieStadion on Sunday evening (June 30). The winners will face both Germany or Denmark within the quarter-finals.
