Head coach of Mariupol Alexander Babich shared his opinion about the upcoming match with Bordeaux.

On Thursday, August 9, Mariupol in the 3rd qualifying round of the Europa League will play against Bordeaux.

"Today we have done a good job. Restored at sea. First of all, emotionally. We had relay races, played a "hand ball" in the water. It was evident that the guys got positive emotions. As for the functional state, then the players have not yet fully recovered. But we are working on this. Tonight we had a cryosauna. I am sure that we will approach the match with Bordeaux in optimal conditions, "Babich quotes the official website of Mariupol.

"First, I repeat, we need to recover. Since Wednesday, we are already starting to prepare directly for the Europa League. We already watched the games of Bordeaux. Starting tomorrow, let's start on "theories" to disassemble the game of Girondins and focus on strengths and weaknesses. Time is short, but we will try to prepare tactically the guys and tell you about Bordeaux. Opponent interesting. But we already have a certain experience. I think there will be more beautiful football with Bordeaux ".

"In France, the championship will only start next weekend. Therefore, perhaps we will have more game tone. The team played two games in the European League with Ventspils. The Girondins play "4-3-3".

I can also note that our rival is very dangerous with "standards". There are also a few interesting moments ".

"Remembering the match with Djurgarden, at the beginning of the game the fans just looked at us. But at the end of the first half, in the second half and in extra time the support was just the top stadium drove us forward, supported. I hope, on Thursday will come even more people who will be rooting for us. Well, we will try to show a good game ".