Artem Milevsky: «In our matches against Shakhtar there were always fights, red cards. Now this is missing. I miss it»

Former forward of Kyiv Dynamo Artem Milevsky shared his expectations from the match of his former team with Donetsk Shakhtar in the 11th round of the Ukrainian championship, which will take place today in the capital.

Artem Milevsky

— Right now I am going to watch old matches of Dynamo against Shakhtar. Dynamo played against Roma in a reserve squad and it was obvious they were preparing for the match with Shakhtar. Everyone is worried, I am no exception. I will be working on this match in the FootballHub studio together with Zheka Seleznyov. We will remember who scored more in the Classic.

— During the times of Ukraine’s Independence, you have scored eight goals.

— Really?! Thank you, dear ones. (Laughs). As for expectations from tomorrow's match, if you expect a lot, it turns out to be bad, but if you expect nothing, it's a treat. So I will try not to think about it. Everyone already knows who I support.

— Let's play a guessing game. Predict the score.

— I believe that Dynamo will win 1:0. Let Vanat prove himself and score.

— What is the most memorable match against Shakhtar for you?

— I remember the derby at the Lobanovsky Stadium when I scored a double and Yarmolenko scored the third. I remember running by the sideline in the 86th minute and hearing the melody of the “Football Weekend,” which Oleksandr Anatoliyovych Denysov hosted. Oh, how it motivated me. Get your oranges — 3:0! (Laughs).

Also, I really remember the return match in the UEFA Cup semifinal at Donbass Arena. The atmosphere in Donetsk was great, it's a pity we didn't win, but that's football. In general, there were always fights in our matches, yellow and red cards. Now this vibe that used to be is missing. I miss it.

— To finish up, a quick blitz. I name a surname, and you say — is it a legend or not.

— Let's give it a try. Let's go!

— Shovkovsky.

— Legend.

— Pyatov.

— Legend.

— Belkevich.

— To me, he's a top legend.

— Srna.

— Legend.

— Aliyev.

— Legend.

— Tymoshchuk.

— H*nd.

— Yarmolenko.

— Legend.

— Rakitsky.

— Legend.

— Leonenko.

— Definitely — no.

— Vorobey.

— Also no.

— Shatskikh.

— Legend.

— Brandão.

— No.

— Buyiisky.

— I have a good attitude towards Vitalik, so I will say — yes, legend.

— Stepanenko.

— No.

— Shaparenko.

— Too early. No.

— Sudakov.

— Too early. No.

— Bushchan.

— I have known Zhorik since he was 17. I respect him a lot, but let him grow up to legend, so for now no.

— Matviyenko.

— No.

Andriy Piskun