Coach Roma Eusebio Di Francesco commented on the results of the draw of the 1/8 finals of the Champions League.

Eusebio Di Francesco expects a difficult confrontation with the champion of Ukraine.

"The lot chose us a very difficult opponent," said coach of Roma. - In the last few months I have been closely watching Shakhtar - it's an excellent organized team with excellent tactical training. This is the merit of Paul Fonseca, whom I consider to be an outstanding coach.

The miner came out of a very difficult group, knocking out of the Champions League Napoli - one of the strongest teams in Italy. So we have no reason to underestimate the opponent, but there is an incentive to properly prepare for this confrontation in order to go further ".

The first match between Shakhtar and Roma will take place in Kharkov on February 21. The return meeting of the teams will be held in Rome on March 13.

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