Roma forward Edin Dzeko is confident that his team should take advantage of the winter break in the championship of Ukraine.
On Wednesday, Roma will play the first match of the 1/8 finals of the Champions League against Shakhtar in Kharkov.
"We feel self-confidence after three straight victories. The team is in good shape, we like the new tactic, "- said Jack AS Roma Match Program.
"There are a lot of technical players in Shakhtar. But they played only one official match after the winter break, so we should have an advantage in physical condition. We should take advantage of this. We will give all of ourselves to squeeze out a maximum of this ".
In the group stage, Shakhtar left behind the leader of Serie A Napoli.
"Together with Liverpool, Shakhtar is the only team that beat Man City this season (the interview was recorded before the game of Man City with Wigan - 0: 1 -. ), and Pep Guardiola's team is the best in the world right now. Such confrontation is decided in 180 minutes, not 90, we need to think more ".
"I do not know if the first game on the road. Recently we had problems with goals in the home arena. Roma has players with a wide experience of playing in European competition - not only me, but also Daniela De Rossi, Alexandar Kolarov ".
The Romans finished first in their group, leaving behind Chelsea, Atletico and Garabagh.
"We gave a very strong performance in the group stage. No one could have thought that we would beat Chelsea or beat Atletico. So, we really did well in Europe. But not the time to rest on your laurels.
This is a great opportunity for all of us - players, club, fans - to go further ".
"Roma is a club that must play every season in the Champions League. We have to work hard in the next three months. And it does not matter who will score goals or give assists - we are all one and must help Roma win ".
Match Shakhtar - Roma will start on February 21 at 21:45. The match is expected to more than 30 thousand spectators.
Buy tickets to support the Ukrainian team, you can on the official website of Miner.