For head coaches of these two sides Serhiy Rebrov and Mircea Lucescu the forthcoming game will be the fifth face-to-face match. Two out of four previous fixtures were won by Kyivans, one – by Shakhtar and one more ended in a draw.
Now let’s give the floor to coaches to find out how their teams are getting ready for the final.
Serhiy Rebrov: to close the books on this season
- We just should demonstrate what we can. I think the team has deserved to close books on this season. Of course we’ll tell performers what can help them win.
About matches against Shakhtar
- I want players to attack and defend together. I think in recent matches against Shakhtar we did that. Goals we conceded were results of our mistakes. Shakhtar have great attacking potential and really fast performers.
About special motivation
- The game against Shakhtar is really special. Second domestic trophy of the season is a good motivation for us and our supporters.
About the forthcoming Ukrainian Cup final
- Dynamo and Shakhtar know each other very well, so I’m sure we’ll see interesting match.
Mircea Lucescu: usual repine at unhappy lot
- Considering the circumstances it’s difficult to create a team that will achieve good results without performers’ great dedication.
- About opposition against Dynamo this season
- Dynamo have won the title, but I still think Shakhtar are better. I guess after our five titles in a row everyone wanted to see other winners.
About failure in UPL… through the own fault
- We’ve lost the title and it’s our fault. We lost against Zoria, lost two points opposing Metalist and Metalurh Donetsk.
About one of the leaders, who doesn’t think about football
- Unfortunately Douglas Costa isn’t focused on the game and he makes a lot of mistakes. I understand him. He thinks about other teams he can join. Of course he wants to feature in different league. I think time has come for that. Still I don’t think it’s a serious problem for us. We have Marlos and Nem.
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