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The Kiev club manager shared his thoughts ahead of the first game with Villarreal.
March 10, 2021, 5:29 PM
Dynamo Kiev coach Mircea Lucescu commented on the upcoming Europa League round of 16 match against Spanish Villarreal.
First of all, the Romanian specialist responded to the words of the mentor of the “yellow submarine” Unai Emery, who said that the current Dynamo reminds him of the Shakhtar 2015/16. Then the Pitmen lost to the Spanish in the LE semi-finals: the first home game ended 2-2, while in Spain Sevilla won 3-1.
“If you say that our game is similar to that of that Shakhtar, then I take it as a compliment. After all, the Miner of that time played very spectacularly, he had many technical and fast Brazilian players. The moment is also played, then I take it. as a compliment. I remember that match, in Lviv we had to win, but let’s not forget that Sevilla were very strong at that time, and they won this tournament then. “
“Emery’s success in European competition? There is no coach who only performs well in European competitions or championships; it makes no sense to split the competition. The coach prepares for each game. Emery is a very good coach, he exercises and analyzes each game in detail, prepares his team, which is made up of very experienced players, compared to ours. Emery has worked in both London and Paris. This is a very good coach.“, – said Lucescu.
In addition, the Dynamo mentor provided a detailed assessment of the opposing team, including good players who are capable of achieving success in Europe.
“As for Villarreal, the team has been playing in Spain for a long time, everyone knows each other there, it is difficult to surprise someone there. But in Europe they are more difficult to study, they perform very well in Europe. last three years. They have had great results. It is a very solid team with experienced players, very balanced and well organized. “
“Villarreal has a very good selection of players, balanced by age. The young players make up for the movement of the whole team. They also have the best player, Gerard Moreno, who aspires to the level of a great star in the European championships.” “said the specialist.
As for injured players, in particular Kievites leader Viktor Tsygankov, according to Mircea, their condition will be assessed in today’s training session.
“Verbic can return at the end of April, Burda and Beluta have been out for a long time. Popov, I hope, will return to the general group in three or four days. As for Tsygankov, today’s training will show what state he is in.” In. Because he trained individually and just yesterday I worked in a general group.
Garmash is already training, but he missed a lot and is now closing in on the general group. It’s difficult for the players to come back, because Garmash missed training camp, and now we play two days in the third. The training is mostly supportive: it is difficult for the players to get into the rhythm of the team. Besides the weather conditions, the fields are very bad ”, added Lucescu.
In the end, Lucescu replied once again that for him the priority tasks and each match is important, regardless of the championship, or European cups.
“We are not in the bazaar to haggle. The most important game is the next one. Any victory brings enthusiasm, joy and good humor. It only gives advantages to the players. I do not want the Dynamo to take a step back,” he concluded. the head coach of the Dynamo.
Remember meeting Dinamo – Villarreal will take place on March 11 at the Olympic NSC. The game starts at 7:55 p.m.
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