Orlando Pirates striker, Kermit Erasmus, refuses to be disturbed by the saying that his side will be under pressure against Etoile du Sahel in their game this weekend.
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Following their 1-1 draw with the Tunisian side last weekend, it has been mentioned by football pundits and fans that Pirates will have an uphill battle of a game in the second leg in North Africa.
While Erasmus has admitted that the Tunisian club has the advantage going into the game, the Bucs' striker has confidence in his team's capabilities.
"It's no secret that by conceding at home we gave them the advantage and we are also aware that they are a very good team at home. Like most North African teams, they have good technical ability and they are tall however that does not make them better than us. We have skill, speed and agility on our side. The fact that there is a bit of added pressure makes no difference, we are professionals and we know how to deal with it. Personally, I welcome it because it drives me to be a better player. My job is to score goals and that is just what needs to be done period," said Erasmus in a statement from Pirates.
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"When the class of '95 went to Abidjan, they had conceded two goals at home, the guys believed and backed themselves to do the impossible and all it took was just one goal and the rest is history. This group of players has some of the best players in the country, and we have given everything through our current CAF journey and now we have nothing to lose. We simply have to go there and get back that away goal", added Erasmus.
