Football. ua presents the announcement of the first match of the 1/8 finals of the Europa League between Lazio and Dynamo.

Representatives of Italy have always been uncomfortable rivals for Ukrainian teams in general, and for Dynamo in particular. Of the twenty-two European Cup fights against the Italians, the Kiev team managed to win only two, while losing twice to their current opponent in the 1/8 finals of the Europa League - Lazio. However, unpleasant traditions are for this and exist to break them. Why not do it right now?.

Lazio - Dynamo Thursday, March 8, 10:05 pm. Rome, Stadio Olimpico. Arbitrator - Ivan Kruzhlyak (Slovakia). Live broadcast on the channel Football 2 Rivals from Ukraine can be attributed to the convenient for Lazio. Five times the European Cup paths of the Romans crossed with our fellow countrymen, and five times the victory over the sum of two matches was celebrated by "eagles". Only Chernomorets in the distant 1975 managed to win home - 1: 0 (away - 0: 3 defeat), and the last local success was home draw 1: 1 Dnipro in 2015 (on the road - defeat 1: 3). Dynamo twice conceded Lazio in minimum in 1999 - 0: 1 and 1: 2, but Shakhtar and Donetsk Metallurg had to survive the uniform routings: 0: 3 and 1: 5 (2000) and twice 0: 3 (2004) respectively. Will Dynamo manage to lose at least in Rome in the second attempt?.

It will be extremely difficult to do this, since Lazio now demonstrates an excellent game. Two defeats in a row from Milan in the Cup of Italy (in the penalty shootout) and from Juventus in Serie A should not mislead anyone. Team Simone Inzaghi, no less than her competitors, deserved success, and now with great zeal will try to interrupt this series.

On the real power of Lazio can be judged at least by the fact that the Romans twice this season were able to beat Juventus (in the Super Cup and in the first round of the championship of Italy), and this can not yet boast anyone.

Inzaghi has an excellent selection of players, and the absence of injured Caceres and Maroussic, as well as de Vray and Radu, which the coach, according to Italian media, is going to provide rest, is unlikely to affect the strength of the team.

The most vulnerable line in Lazio is defense, which is not an example of reliability, and what can Dynamo use in organizing a counterattack. But at the same time, there can be very few opportunities for these counter-attacks if the fate of midfield and the attacks of "eagles".

The current Dynamo produces a contradictory impression. On the one hand, the exit to the 1/8 finals of the Europa League, which, according to the Ukrainian tradition, a hard way out of the "winter slumber", can already be considered a success. On the other hand, two draws against the AEK testify that the fate of Kyivites hung in the balance, the problems with the quality of the game have not gone away, and Alexander Khatskevich and his assistants still have a lot of work to do.

Once again proved this match ULL against Veres, the defeat in which significantly reduced the chances of Dynamo to bypass Shakhtar in the title race. Yes, and this mood spoiled everything pretty. Even more psychological state of Kiev could have worsened the fight against Zarya, but here everything ended as it is impossible by the way. Twice losing in the course of the meeting, Dynamo was able to snatch victory. However, in the light of confrontation with Lazio, you can not even say at once whether to rejoice or be upset about the score 3: 2. Yes, the people of Kiev showed character and were able to reverse the course of the fight that was not in their favor. But, on the other hand, the same Immobile can not forgive the Dynamo in the situations in which it was done by the Luhansk citizens.

As for the personnel situation in Dynamo, then Buschan, Sidorchuk and Mbokani still can not help the team. But returned to the system Pivarich.

Interesting facts - Dynamo and Lazio twice met in European competition and twice won the Romans.

- Lazio won all five home games against the Ukrainian teams.

- Forward Dynamo Junior Moraes with six goals scored shares second place in the list of the top scorers of the current Europa League. Forward Lazio Ciro Immobile scored one ball less.

- Dynamo scores in the last four away matches. Tentative compositions Will not play: Marusic, Caceres - Buschan, Sidorchuk, Mbokani.

In doubt: Di Gennaro (Lazio).

Words by Simone Inzaghi, coach of Lazio:.

"Dynamo regularly plays in European competition and by experience of international meetings is superior to our team. True, now in Dynamo, a lot of young players, but they are all very good level. In principle, the same can be said about Lazio. We have already played a lot of matches, and I'm sure we have many more international matches to play. With the exception of Caceres, all my players are ready for battle. The only doubt is Maroushich. On its readiness, we will make a decision on the day of the match. At one time I met Dynamo as a player in the Champions League, and from those meetings left a strong impression of the opponent and positive emotions from the result. In the two-round duel, the result of the first match is very important, and I hope that with the support of our fans we will be able to create a sufficient reserve before the visit to Kiev. We reached the 1/8 finals not in order to stop performances in the European League at this stage ".

Ciro Immobile, striker Lazio:.

"I'm in good shape, although it's very difficult to play no worse than last season. I can not guarantee that I will go on the field in a duel against Dynamo - this is decided by the coach. We played well with Luis Alberto and Felipe Anderson, but our team lacks other cool attacking players. Two defeats from Milan and Juventus not only did not unsettle us, but, on the contrary, made us stronger. Conversations that I can become the top scorer, do not bother me at all. Yes, I want to score as much as possible in Serie A, and in the European League. But not to win the Golden Boot, but for my team to win. We want to stay as long as possible in the European League, and the match against Dynamo will be an important milestone on our way ".

Alexander Khatskevich, coach of Dynamo:.

"It was always difficult for us to play with Italian teams. But if we came to Rome, tomorrow on the field there should be 11 gladiators who will achieve the result. At the last two matches Lazio was attended by Alexei Mikhailichenko. Of course, we watched matches with Milan and Juventus, also watched the games with Steaua. Information can now be collected fairly quickly, and it is enough. To date, we participate in three tournaments, and in all we will fight for victory ".

Vitaliy Buyalsky, midfielder Dynamo:.

"Our task is to play reliably on the defensive and, if possible, to look for a chance in a counterattack. We are already preparing for a week, there are theoretical studies, we are developing certain combinations.

Percent at 90 have already decided on the tactics, but the head coach will tell you exactly tomorrow. Lazio is now on the move in the championship, a balanced team, competently plays in the defense. Tomorrow will be a very interesting game ".

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