Dnipro-1 defender: "We are ready for the game with Shakhtar"

Dnipro-1 defender Denys Miroshnichenko in an interview to the Dniproyanin TV channel commented on the victory over Oleksandriya (1:0), and also spoke about the team's readiness for the match of the 14th round of the Ukrainian championship with Shakhtar Donetsk.

Denis Miroshnichenko. Photo: scdnipro1.com.ua

- Denis, you played against your former team. What are your feelings and was it a special and crucial game for you?

- I was very happy to play against my former team, I have very warm relations with them - it was a very pleasant match for me, I wanted to prove and see everyone. I really like the way "Alexandria" looks and I think that they are not in their place in the standings. I wish them to move up as soon as possible.

- How comfortable were you playing at the position of left-back?

- I have played a lot of left backs and left backs in my career - it was not a problem for me.

- How is the team feeling physically after such a long away tour?

- It was a very tough schedule, every three days there was a game and I will say that the team has passed this stage very well, we still have a very important game with Shakhtar and after this game we will see what we have achieved.

- Is the team ready for the game with Shakhtar and what is needed to win?

- Yes, of course, the team is ready. This is a principled opponent. We have goals, ambitions, I think it will be a very good match.

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