Defender of Mariupol Alexei Bykov shared his expectations of the fight against Bordeaux.

On the eve of the match of the third qualifying round of the Europa League against Bordeaux, defender Mariupol Alexei Bykov answered journalists' questions.

- Bordeaux is a famous team that is known in Europe. This is one of the leaders of French football. It will be interesting for us to prove ourselves against the background of such an opponent. The team is ready psychologically for tomorrow's game. I think it will not be easy, but we have an efficient team that can give battle to Bordeaux.

- Alexander Babich said that Bordeaux has a strong line of attack. What do you need to concentrate on in the game as a defender?.

- We disassembled the game Bordeaux, viewed as the team attacks. They have players who work well with the ball. Very fast and textured. It will be hard. But Djurgarden also had good attackers, with whom we coped.

- Djurgarden very much attacked through the flanks, hanging the ball into the penalty area.

And how does Bordeaux play?.

- The French are also roughly attacking, making many innings in the penalty area.

Match Mariupol - Bordeaux will be held on Thursday, August 9, in Odessa at the stadium Chernomorets. Beginning at 20:00. During the match, you can follow the text online broadcast to Football. ua.

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