Donetsk Shakhtar's football manager Egor Nazarina commented on the upcoming start of the season in the Ukrainian Premier League.

“The training was even more intense: we practiced a lot, we ran a lot, we laid a good foundation before the season. It is clear that this championship will be even more complex, but we have already seriously prepared for it. As far as we are ready, let us show you the first official match. At the same time, I appreciate that there is still something to work on – both physically and psychologically. Alas, for whom it is an hour, we will continue to thoroughly study.

Without telling you that everything was going well, and even the third collection under the care of Ardi Turan, then I understand well that I can help you and go to work. Hiba scho the remaining control match will be unimportant. We played against a very strong opponent in an atmosphere that predicted a Champions League match: a new stadium, about 45 thousand fans who supported the opponent. I think the coaching staff specially organized such evidence for us in order to prepare for the Champions League matches, where we would have to play in a similar atmosphere. It would be very difficult to bear this pressure and play for such minds.

What do I expect from the start of the championship We wish you a good game in our viconny and a positive result. The start of the season is already very important, we want to celebrate the championship by winning the first three points. In addition, we already missed the patients, and we are impatiently watching for them at the stadium.

As we speak about special goals, then I would like to add more help to Shakhtar with my game. Ale for me on the first place of the team assignment. Our goal is to win the Ukrainian Championship. Also, the Champions League is ahead, we want to reach the playoffs and get past it. І, obviously, Ukrainian Cup. Last season we didn’t get to win anything, so we have to do everything we can to get this trophy,” said Nazarini, the club’s press service..

Guess what, Shakhtar will play their first match of the UPL season against Kudrivka - the game is scheduled for Monday, 3 September, at 18:00.