Earlier Football. ua reported that Alexander Babich will coach Mariupol until the end of the season, after which the agreement between the coach and the club can be extended for another year.

"I will not dissemble, the offer to head Mariupol was unexpected. There was practically no time for meditation. I received a call from Andrei Dmitrievich Sanin, who spoke about the tasks of the club and offered to lead the team. Frankly, I was surprised. After thinking everything over and consulting with my family, I agreed, "- said Babich in an interview with the channel Football.

"Now in Mariupol, players are gathered who went through a good school. Plus the club has a good infrastructure for work. The only time, you need time to sort out which of the players in what state is.

After all, there is a group of injured players. It takes time and to get to know the guys, staff, talk. This is a normal coaching job. I think we will manage, and I hope the guys will soon understand our demands ".

"The first reason why I did not take long to think about Mariupol's proposal is the task. It is concrete - to get into the Europa League. For me and my staff is a challenge ".

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