The head coach of the Donetsk Miner, Paulo Fosenca, considers the rival of the "miners" in the group stage of the Champions League Manchester City one of the best teams in the world.
"We understand how difficult this game will be. We will meet with one of the best teams in the world, perhaps the best attacking team. In the last six games, they scored 24 goals and conceded only two, "- said Fonseca.
"We fully understand the strengths of this team, and not only the players, but also, of course, their coach. Therefore, we expect the most complex game. We all understand that tomorrow will be a very, very difficult game. In this short time, we tried to prepare our team for Manchester City, tried to study their strengths and weaknesses, and that's why, I hope, we will be ready for tomorrow's match ".
"I believe always. If you look at the City and its magnificent composition, many will say that the Miner has very few chances. You can look at the figures, on the investments of both teams and it is clear that they are very different. But I am the person who believes and will continue to believe ".
"As I always say to my players, these games are a great opportunity for us. This is an opportunity to show the world Ukrainian football, a great way to elevate our country and show that there is football, an excellent opportunity to make the Shakhtar an even more majestic club and club, which will be more talked about. Therefore, such a huge number of opportunities and the desire to use them make us fight more than ever ".
"Look at all players, all coaches. For all of us, this is an excellent goal in our career - to be in the Champions League.
All are very ambitious to perform in this competition, with a huge vision, with this vastness. We worked very hard last year for this opportunity. Now we have come here and what should we be afraid of? Absolutely nothing, we just have to be ourselves and try to be happy. And I believe in happiness ".
Duel Manchester City - Shakhtar within the second round of the group stage of the Champions League will be held on Tuesday, September 26. The beginning of the match at 21:45 Kiev time.