After the defeat of Dynamo from Paphos, Ukrainian fans await a positive result from our team, which is a clear favorite in this confrontation. But is it, the site Sport.ua Exclusively told the legend of the Donetsk team Victor Grachov.
-Viktor Alexandrovich, today “Miners” will try to cut the window in the playoffs of the Round of the Europa League in a match-answer with Panatinaikos. What are the chances for the Ukrainian team?
– After the Dynamo fiasco in the Champions League, I want Shakhtar and Polesie to support the Renom of Ukrainian Football. But if we talk about the Miners, then as you asked, it seems no less complicated than the first match in Athens. Yes, we owned the ball more, had more prerequisites for dangerous moments, but these moments were created more by the Greeks, which surpassed the Donetsk people by blows, and Dmitry Raznik was recognized as the best player of the match.
I believe that the selection of Panatinaikos football players is stronger than Besiktash. And here, Shakhtar had personnel problems in the person of Kryskiv, Trarea, Aginaldo, Kevin, Pedino and Sudakov, for whom his father’s death became a big blow. However, I still consider Shakhtar a favorite of this game.
FC Shakhtar. Destruction of Vittoria – It seemed that Panatinaikos was more educated in football than Besiktash. Perhaps it prevented the Donetsk people from taking victory from Athens?
– Most likely, so it is. I will not say that the Turkish team is weak, simply Shakhtar was strong. And I am convinced that the matches against Besiktash, the mentor of the Greeks, Vriteria studied along and across. Due to this, Panatinaikos and managed to restrain the wards of the Turan at their gates.
– Shakhtar was lost in the championship last weekend. Can it somehow knock the team out of the track?
– The fact is that I cannot understand how the referee enrolled in the third goal in Shakhtar’s goal in violation of the rules …
– It is no longer important, because the Pitmen have lost their points. Can this situation somehow affect the condition of the team?
– Nothing wrong happened. Shakhtar will make his way in the Championship. It is now important to give results in Europe, and all the forces will be directed. I just do not rule out that the team has not yet fully taken the rhythm of the head coach. After inaction from Marino Pushich, players need to work now to take the load from Arda Turan. In a month and a half, everything will take place.
– Paradox: Shakhtar’s European Cups look more solid than in the championship. It’s all about motivation?
– Everything can be. Shakhtar is now a young team, a young man with a little coaching experience, so such swings are possible, but again, I am sure that the potential that the current team is, will soon see everyone in action. And the fact that the Miners will be in the first place in the championship, I have no doubt.
– However, in your opinion now, the weakest line in Shakhtar. Where can Panatinaikos click?
– It is difficult for me to answer this question unequivocally. There are something in all lines, but the injuries have gone. The work is not open, and there is little time.
FC Shakhtar. Alysson Santana -The first match in the Panatinaikos Championship will only be held on August 24, while Shakhtar played seven official duels, playing every three to four days. Who has the advantage in this regard?
– Apparently, the Miners, because the team is gaining a tone. This is not the middle of the season or its end when fatigue can accumulate. For today, I do not worry for some reason.
– Then what will be your forecast?
– 2: 1.
– A very dangerous account.
– I objectively look at things (smiles). I have already said that Shakhtar has personnel problems, and almost all of them are associated with the attacking line, so I will not be loudly stating that the Miners will win confidently. The opponent is strong.
– But Shakhtar is Alysson Santana …
– Yes, I really like my technique and pressure, so I will assume that at least one goal action will be on the account of this talented Brazilian.
Source: Sport.ua