Kone: I am unlucky in Europe
Everton striker Arouna Kone has joked that he is a bit unlucky when it comes to European competition and says that whenever his teams reach the competition he gets loaned or flogged.
The Ivorian striker is excited about the prospect of facing Young Boys in the next round though and is keen to play some part for his Everton team.
“I’m really happy that we got through the group stages and that now I will have a chance to play more games in this competition,” Kone said.
“I’m excited about that prospect and hopefully we can go as far as we possibly can in the knockout phase of the tournament.
“It’s funny though looking back at my career because I have been a bit unfortunate with European tournaments.
“I managed to qualify with Seville then I was loaned to Hannover in Germany, so I didn’t play the following year.
“It was the same with Levante – we came seventh in the league, got into the Europa League and then I signed for Wigan. Then with Wigan we won the FA Cup and I signed for Everton.
“I have missed out on various European campaigns through things that have happened in my career, so I am looking forward to this occasion.”
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