Dynamo: to make right conclusions
Dynamo draw against FC Olimpik Donetsk is one of the main sensations of the season start. In that game Kyivans unleashed only one shot on goal, so they could hardly count on victory.
Dynamo coaching staff had a week to point out reasons for such failure. Players also should make right conclusions to let spectators enjoy the game.
Fortunately the injury Danilo Silva suffered in the previous game has turned out to be not very serious, so it’s quite possible that he’ll take the field against Illichivets.
Midfielder Serhiy Rybalka, who didn’t play against Olimpik due to suspension, is also getting ready for the forthcoming match. So does Niko Kranjcar.
Serhiy Rebrov probably counts on Jeremain Lens already.
As for Dieumerci Mbokani, it will take him three-four months to recover after surgery.
Illichivets: away start
This season several clubs, including FC Illichivets Mariupol, have to leave their cities and look for a “shelter” because of the situation in the east of Ukraine.
Unlike FC Shakhtar Donetsk, FC Zoria Luhansk and FC Olimpik Donetsk, who have found “home” arenas, Illichivets play all their matches away. Thus they’ll face FC Dynamo Kyiv at the NSC Olimpiyskyi within the UPL matchday 4.
During the summer break Illichivets squad didn’t change rapidly, but still they lost several leaders. Ivan Ordets joined Shakhtar and Dmytro Hrechyshkin – Chornomorets. On the other hand 20-year-old midfielder Serhiy Hryn joined the team.
Opposition history
FC Dynamo Kyiv faced FC Illichivets Mariupol 32 times within the UPL. Kyivans won 27 matches and lost one. Four more games ended in a draw. Goal difference is 74:18 for the White-Blues.
