Ex-footballer and coach of Dynamo Kyiv Leonid Buryak shared his prediction for the return match of his former team with Turkish Fenerbahce in the 2nd qualifying round of the Champions League, which will be held today in Istanbul.
Leonid Buryak. Photo — A.Popov- For me, the favorite is Dynamo, because my heart belongs to the Kyiv club. Dynamo's experience in European competitions should play a role. In addition, we have always successfully played matches with the Turks."
Dynamo always plays much better away than at home. In the first match, Fenerbahce's game was based on defense, all zones were closed. I think this match will be the same game and therefore we should be lucky.
It will be a very difficult game in terms of fans, stadium, emotions. Also, our clubs have not held official games for a long time. I don't want to give Dynamo any concessions, but playing friendly games and qualifying for the Champions League are two different stories.
What tactics will bring Dynamo victory in the match against Fenerbahce? I don't understand the game as number one or number two. The team will play as the opponent will give. I think Dynamo is a fairly experienced and mature team that can beat Fenerbahce.
Fenerbahce and Dynamo are teams of approximately the same level. But I think that in terms of the quality of the players, the people of Kiev are a little higher.
As for the head coaches, Jesus and Lucescu are two experienced specialists who have seriously studied the strengths and weaknesses of their rivals.
Dynamo has many good players - Sidorchuk, Buyalsky, Shaparenko, who played very bright individual matches. But the question is: will they be able to become leaders in today's duel. Still, for a long time they did not participate in official matches. But I am sure that with each game they will add more.
From time immemorial, Dynamo have had original driving forwards, and now there is a problem with this position. Besedin is a very good football player, but now he is not in optimal shape due to a severe injury.
Absence of a Spouse? This question is not for the head coach or the club, but for Supryaga. He needs to work on himself and prove that he deserves a place in the squad. Supryaga has something that no other Ukrainian forward has - it's speed. He just had to learn how to use it. Until it works.
Our country really needs a victory in such a difficult time. People now have a lot of negativity, a lot of people die in the war, and this game should inspire people. I hope that it will not be like in the first match, when not everyone was able to watch the game and the match will be available.
I will root for Dynamo. I think the people of Kiev should win with a score of 2:1 or 2:0,” Buryak said.
