Shakhtar's fitness coach Carlo Nicolini named the most undesirable opponent for the Pitmen on the eve of the Europa League 1/16 draw.
"The level of the Europa League has risen significantly compared to past draws. Now there are players of high calibre in the play-offs, there are good teams, first of all Roma and Sporting Lisbon.
Mourinho's team should be avoided, they have international experience of playing with top level players and they are also very dangerous in elimination matches. In addition, given the time of year in which we are going to play, it will be very difficult for us to meet Roma, because it will be in the middle of the season, and we will have our first official match after the winter break, so it will be difficult for us to maintain the pace of the game, "- said Nicolini.
Recall, the draw for the 1/16 finals of the Europa League will be held tomorrow, 18 December.
