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Monday, November 25, 2019
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Shakhtar defender Mykola Matviienko answered reporters' questions before the match vs Manchester City
- In the previous round, Atalanta unexpectedly tied with Manchester City. Have you reviewed that game?
- We haven’t reviewed specifically that one, but we watched other league games and our last game with City.
- What are the thoughts of the footballer sitting in a press conference for 30 minutes and listening to the coach?
- I’m making up my answers during that time. But seriously, I listen to what the coach is saying, listen and learn from him.
- Many people say that the difference between our players and those of Man City is just space-like. Do you, the players, feel that difference yourselves? And could Shakhtar footballers play in Manchester City?
- Of course, they could. Any of our players, I think, with sufficient motivation and desire, can play at such a club. There are just certain factors ... For example, the league, which, with all due respect, is not strong enough. But we need to develop and strive to attain that level.
- Do the team have any concerns about the Manchester curse, because Shakhtar have never scored in this city?
- This is the first time I've heard of this kind of curse, to be honest. And therefore, what fears can we have? I hope to end this goalless streak tomorrow.
- We haven’t reviewed specifically that one, but we watched other league games and our last game with City.
- What are the thoughts of the footballer sitting in a press conference for 30 minutes and listening to the coach?
- I’m making up my answers during that time. But seriously, I listen to what the coach is saying, listen and learn from him.
- Many people say that the difference between our players and those of Man City is just space-like. Do you, the players, feel that difference yourselves? And could Shakhtar footballers play in Manchester City?
- Of course, they could. Any of our players, I think, with sufficient motivation and desire, can play at such a club. There are just certain factors ... For example, the league, which, with all due respect, is not strong enough. But we need to develop and strive to attain that level.
- Do the team have any concerns about the Manchester curse, because Shakhtar have never scored in this city?
- This is the first time I've heard of this kind of curse, to be honest. And therefore, what fears can we have? I hope to end this goalless streak tomorrow.
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