Main coach of Donetsk 'Shakhtar' Arda Turan, after yesterday’s match of the 10th round of the Ukrainian championship with 'Kudrivka' (4:0), answered the question of whether this match will become the foundation for the two-match confrontation with Kyiv 'Dynamo' (in the 1/8 finals of the Ukrainian Cup and in the 11th round of the UPL).
Arda Turan. Photo — shakhtar.com«I am convinced that every game is a different system. And, on one hand, you can’t consider the match with 'Kudrivka' as the foundation for the confrontation with 'Dynamo', but on the other, every game can be seen as preparation for the confrontation with 'Dynamo' or any other team.
It’s important to analyze each opponent separately, even in individual matches that await us: one, I remind you, is within the Cup, the other — in the championship. Therefore, each game is a separate story, and it is very important to draw correct and unhurried conclusions.
Early substitutions of Ochertetko and Bondar? To some extent, I am concerned about how much the media are generally trying to raise these topics (possible player injuries, — ed. note) before we ourselves in the club receive some officially confirmed information. On my part, I expect information after a full examination with our team doctor, he will inform me before the start of tomorrow’s training about how ready they are to participate in the match.
Undoubtedly, these are extremely important players for us, and I sincerely hope that I can count on them on Wednesday in the confrontation with 'Dynamo' in the Ukrainian Cup. However, even if, unfortunately, they are out for some time, we always have an alternative plan and other ways to prepare for future confrontations,» said Turan.
