Healy: Linfield only thinking about La Fiorita

Declan Roughan/Presseye
Published 27th Jun 2017

Linfield manager David Healy says his team will show La Fiorita the 'utmost respect' in their Champions League fixture.

With the prospect of a 2nd round tie with Celtic, attention has already turned to a potential clash with the Glasgow Giants.

However, Healy wants to return focus to the San Marino side.

"They will be given the utmost respect because they're the champions of their country. It's a game we should relish, and one we look forward to.

It's our first game back here since the Irish Cup Final. People asked the questions about us handling ourselves in the big games, and I think we certainly answered them in the Cup final," he said.

With the eyes of fans already turning to the clash with Celtic, the Linfield boss has been working to keep his players focused on the first round.

"We know what the prize is, and the potential is there for us to get through the first round. Financially, getting through these rounds is important, but it doesn't matter who is waiting for us."

Linfield kick off against La Fiorita at Windsor Park at 7.45, with the 2nd leg taking place in San Marino on the 4th of July.