The main star of Hoffenheim in the comments of Football. ua told how the team is preparing for the match against Shakhtar.
Forward Hoffenheim Andrei Kramarich in anticipation of the match with the "miners" gave his comment. Note that the Croat is well-known to the Ukrainian public on matches against the Ukrainian team.
- You ask Darijo Srna before the match, how "Hoffenheim" act against the club, for which he spoke for many years?.
- Yes, I could. but, perhaps, I will not. I am confident that our mentor will perfectly prepare us.
- You are the main forward of the team. Is it easier for you to play open football with a team like Shakhtar?.
- I definitely like to meet with attacking teams. On the one hand, for me there may be a little more space, and on the other, these matches are also attractive to fans.
- The miner takes part in the UEFA Champions League permanently. Is it easier for you, as a novice, to play the role of an outsider or are you confident in yourself?.
- I do not know if it's easier. We'll see on Wednesday. But we are confident in our strength after winning the third place in the German Bundesliga. I know that we have the motivation and desire to go to the playoffs of the Champions League, and not just participate in the group stage.
- Will you be satisfied with a draw in Kharkov, or is your goal just a victory?.
- As a football player, I always want to win, my team wants the same. This approach is necessary for success. But we all know that we will face a strong rival. This is what we wanted, because the Champions League is something for which we worked throughout life.
- Is the Champions League the dream for you? What place would you like to take in the group and how important is the outcome of the upcoming match for you?.
- This is definitely very important for me in terms of career. I expect complex games with top clubs and the best performers. The first game is always very important. A good start is needed to become more confident.
Recall, the match Shakhtar - Hoffenheim will be held in Kharkov at the USC Metalist September 19. The beginning of the game in 20. 00.
Football. ua thanks the press service of Hoffenheim for assisting in the preparation of the interview.