Shakhtar became the champion of the ULP, won the Cup of Ukraine and managed to leave the Champions League in the last season.

Shakhtar's midfielder Maxim Malyshev shared his opinion on the results of the past season.

"It is unfortunate that I missed very much because of my injury. It was hard not to play. Now I am engaged in the program, composed by physiotherapists, I support the form through fitness. The knee is not so worried. I hope that there will be no problems at the training camps, "Malysheva quotes the official website of the Miner.

"The key points of last season? A very serious group was in the Champions League. The miner managed to get out of it - and not only by the result, but by the game. They acted very well, showed their level. And in the championship of Ukraine we always went on the first place, kept the gap. Season was one of the best ".

"For whom will I be ill at the World Cup? For Brazil. This is a very strong team. In addition, our guys play - Tyson, Fred. I would like to see them all work out. Favorites of the championship also consider Germany, Spain and Argentina. I am sure there will be an interesting struggle ".

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