Ukrainian coach Myron Markevich in an interview "TEAM1" told what he expects from the central match of the 7th round of the championship of Ukraine, in which Shakhtar Donetsk and Dynamo Kyiv will play today in Lviv.
— Both clubs in the off-season did not avoid serious personnel losses, but if the "miners" occupy "their" place among the leaders, realistically claiming the championship, then the Dynamo team disappoints their fans much more often. This, first of all, can be explained by the helplessness of Mircea Lucescu's wards in the final stage of attacks. In this aspect, the Kyiv players demonstrate stability, because they very rarely threaten the possession of opponents, not only in the Ukrainian Premier League, but also in the international arena.
— This week, our giants were involved in the European Cups, where the "miners" in the Champions League almost became the authors of a sensation, missing a victory in the compensated time against the glorified Spanish "Real", and the Dynamo team managed to suffer their fourth defeat in a row in the Europa League. In your opinion, can we expect any changes in the composition of Donetsk and Kyiv residents today?
- Hardly, although it seems to me that Shakhtar with Danil Sikan at the forefront of the attack would look more interesting than with Lassina Traore. However, the last word, of course, will be the driver of the "miners" Ihor Jovichevich. It is also not yet known whether the state of health will allow Maryan Shved to enter the field. The thing is that Sikan and Shved are mobile, creative performers and could create difficulties for Kyiv.
— By the way, due to participation in the European Cup battles, the Dynamo players had less time for recovery and direct preparation for the match with Shakhtar. That is why the people of Kyiv asked to postpone the game at least for a day, but the nominal hosts did not give their consent. What do you think about this?
— I am not in favor of changes in the calendar.
— The opponents came to today's duel with different finishing touches: after the opening stretch, the miners pulled away from Dynamo by four points. Will this force the capital team to act with an open visor?
— No, I think that both teams will not take risks, the whole fight for "gold" is still ahead, so it is not worth forcing events. By the way, lately the people of Donetsk have been pleasing with their dedication, it is felt that the team has a good microclimate and this helps, especially young players, to progress.
As for Dynamo, they began to perform more stably, winning three consecutive victories in the UPL. But the level of their game depends very much on the actions of Victor Tsygankov and Vitaly Buyalskyi. If today the Donetsk residents are lucky enough to make life difficult for the leaders of the guests, then they will have more chances not to miss and achieve a positive result. Although I am more inclined to draw in this meeting.
Vasyl MYKHAILOV