The head coach of the Miner Paulo Fonseca told about the preparation of his team for the away match of the group stage of the Champions League against Napoli.

"Absolutely all matches are important for us, but the meeting with Napoli is not decisive for Shakhtar. If we talk about the team, then all are fully prepared, maximally motivated and set up for the match against an excellent team, "Fonseca said at a pre-ballast press conference.

"The match against Napoli will be completely different than the game against Alexandria. I hope that tomorrow we will perform completely differently. Everyone understands the importance of this meeting 100%. Tomorrow's match will be the most difficult, because he's the next ".

"I'm not afraid of absolutely nothing, because it's just a game. We have great respect for Napoli and many recognize that this team is one of the best in Europe and at the moment - the best in Italy. Also it is run by a coach, whom I respect very much ".

"After the draw, the favorites were Napoli and the City, and now they continue to remain. We wanted to prevent them and now we are in a slightly privileged position and we need to continue in the same spirit ".

"We have to hold two major fights, in which we must be perfect. I have always believed and I continue to believe that we are able to achieve our goal ".

"The miner always tries to remain himself. Yes, we like to play on someone else's half of the field and own the initiative, but now we understand that in tomorrow's match we sometimes need to adjust to the opponent. However, at the same time, I can promise that we will never change our principles of play ".

"If there is an opinion that we came here to defend, then you are mistaken. Perhaps there will be times when we will play from defense, but it will be the merit of Napoli. Miner will demonstrate his game and is not going to hide from Napoli ".

"I will not hide - I'm dissatisfied with the game of defense in the championship. However, at the same time, we continue to lead in the ULP, we play in the Champions League and the Cup of Ukraine. We will evaluate our results at the end of the season. Now we are working on our protection and are trying to remove the existing problems ".

"The presence of Mertens in the composition?

We do not change our game because of individual players. Dris is one of the best players in his position, but we will not adjust to the opponent. Surprise Napoli will not be easy ".

The match of the group stage of the Champions League between Napoli and the Miner will be held on Tuesday, November 21. The beginning of the meeting at 21:45 Kiev time.

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