Julian Nagelsmann believes that two defeats against Manchester City will force Shakhtar to play attacking football with Hoffenheim.

Hoffenheim head coach Julian Nagelsmann answered journalists' questions on the eve of the match with Shakhtar in the 5th round of the Champions League group stage.

"We had a good away match, except for the last 20 minutes, and could decide its outcome earlier. Important and very good counterattacks that we had on the opponent's field. The Pitmen lost to Manchester City twice in a row. I expect an attacking game ", - began Nagelsmann.

“We don’t need to switch after the fight in Berlin (Hoffenheim played a draw with Herta 3: 3 -. ), you just need to be more stable in defense. Given our strength in attack, this usually leads to victory. ".

"Demirbai?

He had a lot of injuries, but now there are no physical problems - Kerem is one hundred percent ready. In the match with Herta, he took direct part in two scoring episodes ".

"Nelson? His hip still worries. I don’t know if he can help us on the right wing of the attack, "the mentor concluded.

Match Hoffenheim - Miner will be held tomorrow, the 27th of November. The meeting starts at 22:00.

Also on football. ua you can watch online video broadcast of the press conference of Paulo Fonseca on the eve of the match with Hoffenheim.