“They concede few goals, maintain a lot of ball possession and play very aggressive football,” added the Ukrainian coach.

In anticipation of tomorrow’s match between Roma and Dynamo Kyiv, we have heard this afternoon from Roma’s coach Ivan Juric, and the coach of the Ukrainians, Oleksandr Shovkovskyi, also had a word in the press conference. Here is what he had to say:

In the league, you have the second best attack and the best defense. In the Europa League, you have played 2 matches, with 5 goals conceded and zero scored.

“It’s not a straightforward situation, we have to thank our president and all the executives for giving us the opportunity to also play in Europe. Our team is grappling with a multitude of issues, both financial and logistical, which is even affecting our ability to recruit players from abroad. Such struggles are invariably having an impact on our team’s performance on the pitch. We’re currently in the throes of the Europa League and the teams are incredibly formidable and well-prepared. For us, it is of utmost importance to play in these European cups to enhance the skillset and prowess of our players. We aim to reach the level of Serie A, which we believe to be the fifth highest in Europe. For us, this stage is crucial. We have the opportunity to compete with the best teams in Europe, who are well-prepared. “We are determined to do our utmost to reach this level, hoping these matches present us with the opportunity to elevate the state of Ukrainian football.”

Who will play tomorrow?

“You’ll find out tomorrow, but surely Yarmolenko and Ceballos will not be playing.” How did you see Roma against Inter?

“Roma has changed coaches and I have studied Juric’s team. They concede few goals, maintain a lot of ball possession, and display very aggressive football. Often marks and played a great second half against Inter. This suggests that the team is in good physical condition. Regarding the match with Inter, I saw two teams that played on an equal footing. The match was highly balanced. Only one incident decided it, and Roma had many opportunities. Dovbyk too has added a great deal of dynamism and physicality to the team. Tomorrow will be very tough and I believe that Roma is among the best in Europe. “We will strive to seize our opportunities, we will aim to hold a tight defense,”