On the eve of the match of the fourth round of the group stage of the Europa League between Alexandria and Saint-Etienne, a press conference of the head coach of the Ukrainian club was held.

" We hope that tomorrow we will be able to show the same decent football, as against Ghent. We believe that we can play on equal terms with a team such as Saint-Etienne, "

" Prepared as usual, the main thing is that everyone recover "

The head coach said that they studied the opponent's matches in the championship of France.

" We saw different options for tactical schemes. They played differently against us, and in these matches according to the 3-4-3 scheme. They include rotation. I liked the organization of the game in defense, the team knows how to defend itself, to run into a counterattack. In both matches I liked Buanga, who stands out here "

Alexandria is not used to playing 2 matches a week in the schedule for such a lignal period of time, however, the team copes.

" But I still see that there is fatigue. But the main thing is that psychologically we are in good condition. The guys are now in good condition.. There’s still a day before the match, so there’s still some time to relax "

Banada had problems before the match, Vasily Gritsuk recovered after a long injury.

“Gritsuk did not make it to the Europa League application list, so he won’t be able to play in European Cup matches. He's getting ready for the match with Olympus. The bandage has recovered from the damage, we will make a decision on it tomorrow, "

The duel between Alexandria and Saint-Etienne will take place at the Lviv Arena tomorrow, November 7, beginning at 22:00.

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