Head coach of Dynamo Alexander Khatskevich hopes that in the away match against Skenderbeu his team will make a present to the club's president Igor Surkis.

Dynamo Moscow head coach Alexander Khatskevich held a press conference on the eve of the away match of the group stage of the Europa League against Skenderbau.

"First of all, on behalf of the team I want to congratulate our President on his birthday. The guys asked to congratulate him and wish them first and foremost good health and long life. And life for him is football. Therefore, God grant that his life for many years was associated with the Dynamo, "- said Hatskevich at a press conference.

"With the starting lineup, in principle, have already decided. Many young guys came with us, but this does not mean that they will appear on the field from the first minutes. Go out those guys who play on a permanent basis in the European League, because for us, including the result is important. And in the course of the game we will see which of the youth can enter the field and strengthen our game ".

"The coaching staff analyzed the game of the opponent, and I can say that the composition, like the structure of the game, practically does not change, they play in the middle and short pass. I do not think that something will change tomorrow, that's why we set up guys for such a game ".

"For several months we have been playing in complex graphics. Yes, there was a large group of players: someone has a serious injury, someone - not very. But since the priority for us is the championship of Ukraine, therefore we decided to take care of the same Gonzalez and Mbokani. Yes, they are experienced players who have played many games, but I hope this pause will help them to fully recover to the next match in the championship. The same Garmash is also in principle ready, but there was also no sense in risking them and releasing them in tomorrow's game. To all of this, Vida was injured in training today, but I still do not know the degree of his damage ".

"We flew and concentrated on the match with Skenderbeu, and then we will think about the championship. But since the minimal goal of reaching the playoffs has been fulfilled by us, of course, in the priority for us the Ukrainian Championship ".

"In Dynamo, one motivation is to go out and win. Moreover, today the president of the club has a birthday, therefore, I hope that the guys, with their play and result, will make him a gift. This is for them the most important motivation ".

"In the championship Skenderbeu is seven points ahead of the pursuer, and has a sufficient advantage. In the European League, their chances are not great, but if they succeed, they can continue their performance in European competition and in the spring.

We are setting up the guys that this match will be the last chance for the opponent ".

"I hope that our team will not leave tomorrow a chance for the opponent, and they will concentrate on the championship of the country".

The match between Skenderbau and Dynamo will take place on Thursday, November 23. Beginning of the meeting at 22:05 Kiev time.

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