Manager Van Holsbeeck: "60% chance of qualifying"

Manager Van Holsbeeck is looking back on the UEFA Cup draw with satisfaction. "It's a nice group but it won't be a walk in the park," says the manager. While Tottenham coach Martin Jol is looking forward to a "special evening


"Tottenham is the strongest team of the group, but you need to have respect for Getafe as well. They may be second to last at the moment but they have quality in their squad. While Aalborg have managed to defeat Sampdoria to reach the group phase. In other words: this is an open group."

"It's important that we played at home first. It would be excellent to defeat Tel Aviv in the first game. Things will be clear after the first two games," said the manager to Sporza Radio.

"It's still our ambition to remain in Europe after the New Year," continues Van Holsbeeck. "If 3 out of 5 teams qualify then we have a 60% chance of doing so."

Tottenham coach Martin Jol has expressed his satisfaction with the draw as well. The Dutchman is particularly looking forward to meeting with Anderlecht.

"Anderlecht away will be tough but maybe we will already be qualified by then." Tottenham beat Anderlecht in the 1984 UEFA Cup final knows Jol. "With the history between the clubs it could become a special evening."