It will be spectacular football
Thursday, August 22, 2019
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Shakhtar defender Mykola Matviienko speaks about the upcoming game vs Mariupol and the desired Champions League opponents
- Mykola, a defender’s task is to neutralize the forwards. What can you say about the strikers of Mariupol?
- I don’t know, will Fomin play? Not? Well, probably, they will have some reshuffling, certain issues. It’s hard to say. Shortly, we’ll have video analysis and discuss who the opponents may field, and then we will decide how to neutralize them.
- Did you manage to watch the AZ vs Mariupol game?
- I watched the first half. My impression? It was really tough for Mariupol.
- The match will take place on Miner's Day. Is it a landmark day?
- Of course. We want to win it and invite all the fans to the stadium. I think it will be spectacular football.
- Do you feel that the new coach has already formed the team, that you’ve practised enough link-up play? Or, are you still in the process of formation?
- You can always play better and you always need to train to improve. We follow this goal - to come up with something new and to improve our skills daily.
- The Champions League group stage draw will be held soon. Have you thought about the kind of rivals you’d like to try your strength against?
- I didn’t think about it, and I’ve got no particular preferences. Perhaps, I would like to meet with Chelsea. But that’s a draw - we’ll play whoever we’re drawn against.
- I don’t know, will Fomin play? Not? Well, probably, they will have some reshuffling, certain issues. It’s hard to say. Shortly, we’ll have video analysis and discuss who the opponents may field, and then we will decide how to neutralize them.
- Did you manage to watch the AZ vs Mariupol game?
- I watched the first half. My impression? It was really tough for Mariupol.
- The match will take place on Miner's Day. Is it a landmark day?
- Of course. We want to win it and invite all the fans to the stadium. I think it will be spectacular football.
- Do you feel that the new coach has already formed the team, that you’ve practised enough link-up play? Or, are you still in the process of formation?
- You can always play better and you always need to train to improve. We follow this goal - to come up with something new and to improve our skills daily.
- The Champions League group stage draw will be held soon. Have you thought about the kind of rivals you’d like to try your strength against?
- I didn’t think about it, and I’ve got no particular preferences. Perhaps, I would like to meet with Chelsea. But that’s a draw - we’ll play whoever we’re drawn against.