Head coach of Mariupol Alexander Babich shared his expectations from the fight against Bordeaux.

On the eve of the match of the third round of the qualification of the Europa League against Bordeaux, the head coach of Mariupol Alexander Babich answered journalists' questions.

- First of all, I want to say that tomorrow's match will be different from our last game in the European League. Djurgarden and Bordeaux play different football. The French team has many individually strong players. We already dismantled the game of our opponent with our players. Tomorrow we should not let the players play, first of all, the leaders of Bordeaux.

- You said that Djurgarden and Bordeaux have different gaming styles. Under what kind of opponent will be easier to adjust your team, based on their game features?.

- Frankly, it was easier to adapt to the game of Djurgarden. By analyzing the game of the Swedish team, we saw certain systematic movements and interactions. Bordeaux plays a very good attack group. Probably, tomorrow the individual work one-on-one from our side will come to the fore.

- Do you get the headache that the first game Mariupol plays at home, and the second - on the road?.

- For us it does not matter where to start playing. First of all, I would like to not miss and score tomorrow. But, in principle, there is not much difference. There is a two-legged confrontation strategy. Tomorrow we must fulfill our main task - not to let the opponent play their football.

- Do you have personnel problems?.

- Thank God, we do not have injuries. All the guys are ready. I would add that our psychological state is better than a week ago. We have worked well this week and hope that we will have such a good mood after tomorrow's game.

- Does your team have problems with the mood due to the fact that you can not play at home?.

- Yes, we do not play in Mariupol, but we feel the support of our fans, and of Odessa and all Ukraine. Home match with Djurgarden serves as a confirmation of my words.

- What can you say about the state of the lawn at the Chernomorets stadium?.

- The lawn is quite normal. The most important thing is that he does not "float". The field for everyone is the same, but we believe that our lawn will play into our hands.

- Are you not afraid of the weather factor? Still in Odessa it is very hot.

- We play at eight in the evening and hope that the weather will be normal. It should not be hot already. But we are ready for both heat and cold.

- It is not uncommon, when before the game the coaches assume different obligations in case of victory. For example, Paulo Fonseca promised to wear a mask of Zorro if his team wins. And what are you ready for? Can you, for example, promise that in case of a victory over Bordeaux you will taste frog legs?.

- And in Odessa there are fresh frog legs? Yes? Then, if it helps the team, then I'm ready to try them.

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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