Second League representative The Balkans are ready to replace the Dnieper in the First League.

Head coach of the Balkans Andrey Parkhomenko confirmed that, if necessary, the club is ready to replace the Dnieper in the First League.

The requirement to transfer the Dnieper to the Second League was nominated by FIFA, whereas the Balkans are in the highest position among the clubs that did not qualify for the First League.

"Of course, the Balkans are ready to perform in the First League. I, the coach, worked in the Dniester, FC Odessa, FC Sakhalin - it was all clubs of the First League. I collected the team every six months - for example, in FC Odessa. I know the First League and I know how to play there, "Parkhomenko told Football Channel 1.

"I'm not saying that we are millionaires, but we are firmly on our feet. We have stability - this is the most important thing. I think we can try, "says the Balkan coach..

In the play-offs for the right to play in the First League, the Balkans lost to Sumy.