Former Dynamo Kyiv midfielder Serhiy Kovalets has shared his prediction for the first leg of the Europa League 1/16 finals, in which Ukrainian Shakhtar will face French side Marseille.
Сергій Ковалець- "It is desirable for Donetsk to win the first match. But we understand that the return leg will decide everything. The motivation must be high. We do not play at home, in Ukraine. And this is a disadvantage. But we need to show our character. And the fact that there is a war going on. "Shakhtar must play for our soldiers, for our country. "The Miners have to show the whole world that we are fighting against Russia and playing football. But this is a sport where the favourite does not always win. However, we hope that the Ukrainian team will reach the last 16 of the Europa League. I hope that Shakhtar will play a good game. Everyone believes that the Ukrainian club will not disappoint today. And even better, it will win," the expert said.
