15 Teemu Pukki Quotes for You to Enjoy

Teemu Pukki

Finnish Athlete

Born: Mar 29, 1990

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I had four seasons with Brondby in Denmark and they were crucial, mentally. The first two seasons there, I score nine goals, then nine goals. Then we get a new coach, Alexander Zorniger. A German guy. The next two seasons, I score 20 then 17. Teemu Pukki

It was not so easy for me in Scotland in general. Teemu Pukki

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I didn't really adapt to Scottish football well, but I enjoyed my time there. The physical nature and the pace of the game was a big thing, and many of the teams defended really deep against Celtic so there was not so much space to run in behind. That's a big part of my game, so that was one thing as well. Teemu Pukki

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When I moved to Schalke it took me a few months to settle. Teemu Pukki

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When I do defensive work well it always helps my offensive game. Teemu Pukki

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Scottish football doesn't suit me perfectly, how I want to play football. Teemu Pukki

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My favourite team was always Barcelona. When I was young, I went to see them, my first ever big game. Jari Litmanen was playing there at the time. In Finland, Litmanen is a big hero for all of us. Teemu Pukki

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When I played in Germany there was also a good atmosphere in the games but this is better at Celtic. Teemu Pukki

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I got the call, 'Celtic want you.' And I knew Celtic were a top, top team. I thought it would be much easier than it was. It was quicker than I thought. When you got the ball, there was always a defender at you. Teemu Pukki

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I have great memories of playing in the Champions League at Celtic Park. That was something I will never forget, and of course we won a championship and that's something no-one can take away from me. Teemu Pukki

The Scottish game is not easy - far from it.You don't have so much time on the ball. There are aggressive defenders but it is good. Every opponent likes to mark closely so it is not so easy to score. In Germany there was more space to run into other areas of the pitch. Teemu Pukki

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