Viktor Grachev: "I don't know what needs to happen for Shakhtar not to qualify for the Europa League at least"

Former Shakhtar striker Viktor Grachev is confident of Donetsk's success in the Champions League match against Antwerp.

- "I don't know what needs to happen for the Shakhtar to fail to qualify for the Europa League at least. In fact, in the match against Antwerp, the task for Donetsk is simple - not to lose. Shakhtar's youngsters are slowly getting used to the new realities: they often take the initiative and are not afraid to make mistakes. So everything is going well with the progress. Despite two misfires in the UPL, the team has a margin of safety.

Antwerp has no stability, and the Shakhtarians can take advantage of that. Yes, the Orange and Blacks are happy with a draw, but why not try to fight for second place in the group? A victory over Antwerp will open up prospects for this. I'm betting on 2-0 in favour of Shakhtar. I would like to believe that after this match we will at least be able to congratulate the Donetsk team on reaching the European spring, they deserve it," said Grachev.

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