The former player and head coach of Kyiv’s Dynamo, Yozhef Sabo commented on Shakhtar’s victory in the first match of the 2nd qualifying round of the Europa League against Beşiktaş.
Yozhef Sabo- Yozhefe Yozhefovich, how did you find Shakhtar’s match? Did you enjoy watching it?
- I really enjoyed Shakhtar’s game. The Brazilians were simply dazzling on the field, their technique is superb, with excellent field vision and passing. Shakhtar showcased their best side against Beşiktaş.
It can already be said that Turan worked well with the team. Calmness and discipline were evident on the field. Shakhtar effectively managed the pace by controlling the ball when necessary. I congratulate Shakhtar on their well-deserved victory, the team showed itself in the best light and brought points to Ukraine in the UEFA coefficient table.
- What do you expect from the return match between Shakhtar and Beşiktaş?
- It won’t be hard for Shakhtar. The Donetsk team will calmly control the ball, and in defense, Beşiktaş will be unable to deal with the Brazilians. They are simply stronger.
- Who would you name as the best player of the match?
- I enjoyed the Brazilians’ play. Somehow, Shakhtar even reminded me of the team during Lucescu’s time. I will highlight two wingers - Kevin and Alisson. They incredibly handle the ball, even after a high delivery, and adapt it for themselves. Our players don’t know how to do this, and there’s no avoiding that.
- Did you like Sudakov?
- Please, don’t tell me anything more about Sudakov! I haven’t seen him at all. Journalists write so much about him, but in reality... I don’t know which foreign teams would be interested in him to buy him.
Andrii Piskun
