Dynamo head coach Yuriy Semin and defender Goran Sablić answered journalists' questions at the pre-match press conference prior to tomorrow's UEFA Cup semi-final opener against FC Shakhtar Donetsk:
- Ukrainian teams made great achievements in the UEFA Cup. Nevertheless, both Dynamo and Shakhtar don't want to stop now. We all want to move forward and reach the final. There is huge expectation around the country. We know that the match is going to be very tough. But we must stay cool and keep our heads clear.
- Will we see Guilherme tomorrow?
- No, he will not play tomorrow as he has a slight thigh injury.
- And what about Eremenko? Is he ready to play tomorrow?
- Yes, he will be available to face Shakhtar. Today he is going to train with the rest of the squad.
- What can you say about Germany vs Ukraine UEFA Cup final?
- This fact shows the class of Ukrainian and German football.
- Questions to Goran Sablić. Does the players’ attitude towards UEFA Cup match and league match against Shakhtar differ?
- Matches against Shakhtar are always very tense. Now it’s even more exciting, as we all realise how important the match is. So, our main task is to take an advantage into next week's return leg in Donetsk.
- As you scored against FC Metalist in the UEFA Cup Round of 16 decider, do you think you can score against Shakhtar?
- I wish I knew… (joking) However, it is not so important who scores the goal. I think it is more important thing is to achieve positive result.
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