Shakhtar without key players against Panathinaikos: Verbich supports the Greeks.
Donetsk 'Shakhtar' is preparing for the match against Greek 'Panathinaikos' in the third round of the Europa League qualifiers. The team is missing two injured forwards, but this has not unsettled the players before the important game.
Benjamin Verbich expressed support for 'Panathinaikos' in the match against 'Shakhtar'.
The legendary Slovenian footballer, former player of 'Panathinaikos' and Kyiv's 'Dynamo' Benjamin Verbich makes no secret of his sympathies: 'Of course, I will support 'Panathinaikos'. How can I cheer for 'Shakhtar'?.' He also expresses his love for 'Dynamo', where he played from 2017 to 2022, making 124 appearances and scoring 37 goals.
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Ukrainian 'Shakhtar' is prepared for the match against Greek 'Panathinaikos' without two injured players in the squad. Benjamin Verbich does not hide his sympathies and supports his former club in this important match. Additionally, the coach and a 'miner' player comment on the difficulties in preparing for the match.
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