Kiev Dynamo midfielder Vladimir Brazhko took part in an upcoming press conference ahead of the 4th round main stage match of the Europa League against Hungarian Ferencváros, which took place on Wednesday, November 6th, in Hamburg, in the conference hall of the Volksparkstadion.
— We realize that we have lost all three previous matches in the Europa League. Yes, we had tough opponents in those matches, but Ferencváros is also a very uncompromising team that wants to win in every match. A very tough opponent. We are analyzing them in detail. But in any case, we really want to take our first points, so we will do everything for victory.
— This season you played home international matches in Poland and Germany. Is there a difference? And how do you feel playing in Hamburg?
— Well, as for the difference... The field is a bit different, the atmosphere is a bit different. But unfortunately, we are already used to playing away from home. We really want to play on our own field, with our own stands and fans, to play in Kiev. I hope this will finally happen soon.
Vladimir Brazhko. Photo — A. Popov— Is your team managing to recover amid constant difficult travel?
— Of course, it's not easy, but we don't want to complain. Everyone is equal on the field, no one will look at how we traveled to the match and where we stayed overnight. Everything will be decided on the football field, regardless of how difficult our journey was — we want to achieve results.
— What do you expect from Ferencváros?
— I think there will be a lot of struggle. We are, as I said, studying the opponent, and I can say that the players of Ferencváros press their opponents a lot, they press well, and are always aimed at attack. But we have our own advantages. We are preparing specifically for this opponent. I believe it will be an interesting game.
Alexander POPOV from Hamburg
