Shakhtar Donetsk yesterday had their first training session under the guidance of acting head coach Darijo Srna. Before the start of this session, the Pitmen's new mentor addressed his charges with a short speech.
"I want to say that I am not Guardiola. I know what I want and can give you, and I will give it to you. It's loyalty, a good atmosphere and freedom. And only those who love, respect this shirt and are ready to fight for it will play. I assure you: who will not run for three minutes - I will change immediately.
I will not change. I'm gonna laugh, I'm gonna joke with you. That's just the way I am. But from today, all of you must understand that Shakhtar is Shakhtar. And if someone does not fit or someone is not satisfied, then my hands are free, I will make decisions. This will be the case as long as I am here. I hope that we will find common ground," Srna said.