The goalkeeper of the Donetsk Shakhtar Andrey Pyatov commented on the withdrawal of the leaders from the team, and also shared his expectations for the coming season.

In this offseason Shakhtar left three main players - midfielders Bernard and Fred, as well as striker Facundo Ferreira. Also, with a high degree of probability, the contract with Captain Dario Srno will not be extended.

"I'm eleven years in the club, during this time a lot of good players left the team, but the" miners "became only stronger. We have talented guys, I'm sure new players will come. I am very glad that Kayode remains with us, I consider him an excellent reinforcement. Yes, several leaders finished the performance for the team, however Shakhtar will still be strong ", - quotes Pyatov official website of the Miner.

"What was most memorable last season? The Champions League matches are always remembered, we had a heavy band, the intrigue lasted until the last minutes. We had a chance to pass Roma, I will not say that we lost to the Italians in the game. In Kharkov, Shakhtar acted better than the Romans. But this is the essence of football: the winner is the one who scores more goals. I am convinced that a difficult season awaits us.

Defending the champion title is much more difficult. New teams and cities appeared in the Premier League. I think it will be very interesting. And, of course, with special feelings I expect the draw of the Champions League ", - summed up Pyatov.

Note that his way in the next season of the Champions League Shakhtar will start with the group stage.

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