Igor Tsyganik: "Vernidub knows how to play against Shakhtar

Famous Ukrainian TV presenter Igor Tsyganik shared his forecast for one of the matches of the 17th round of the Ukrainian Championship, in which tomorrow in Kryvyi Rih will play the local "Kryvbas" and Donetsk "Shakhtar".

"More than half a day will take Shakhtar to Kryvyi Rih. In the match against Feyenord, the Pitmen were quite seriously injured, so the physical fatigue will take its toll. Nevertheless, against Rotterdam, the Pitmen managed to find their chance to score, although they conceded a goal. The 1-1 draw against Feyenord is acceptable enough for Shakhtar. In the return leg, we can prepare for the fight for the qualification.

Konoplya, Mykhailychenko and Bondar should be back in Shakhtar's squad against Kryvbas. Rakitskiy played very well against Feyenoord, so he should be back out of the starting lineup.

As for Kryvbas, they were very good after the break, they deservedly defeated Kolos. In general, Yuriy Vernidub knows how to play against Shakhtar - the history of face-to-face encounters must be helpful, it will help prepare his team.

Quite a tough game is expected for the Pitmen, but they are now on the rise. Therefore, I suggest betting on Shakhtar's goals in both halves," said Tsyganyk.