The midfielder of Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv, Issouf Sissoko, addressed reporters ahead of the first match against Kyiv Dynamo in the playoff round of the Europa League qualification.
— I know that the match against Dynamo is very important for us, we deserve a place in the main round of the Europa League and understand how important this is for the club. But it is also important for the team and for us, the players, to play at a high level, so this match is extremely important for us, — repeated the Malian legionnaire.