Shovkovskyi named the dangerous side of his opponent in the Champions League.

Kiev's 'Dynamo' is heading to Malta to play in the second qualifying round of the Champions League against Maltese 'Hamrun Spartans'. The opponent defeated Lithuanian 'Zalgiris' in the previous stage.

Head coach Oleksandr Shovkovskyi noted that this is an important test for the team, a return to official matches in the Champions League. He emphasized that the preparation was difficult due to the different times players joined, especially those who played for national teams.

'There were certain moments, but I hope all the players are now in good form. However, I cannot say for sure that they are 100% ready,' - the coach stated.

Strengths of the opponents

Shovkovskyi noted the tactical acumen of 'Hamrun Spartans', which is managed by an Italian coach. He spoke about their aggressive play and effective use of flank attacks that helped the Maltese recover after losing 0:2 in the previous round.

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Ukrainian 'Dynamo' is preparing for a tough match in the second qualifying round of the Champions League against the best club in Malta. Coach Oleksandr Shovkovskyi highlighted the challenges in preparing the team and emphasized the strengths of the opponents. It will be interesting to see how the Ukrainian team performs in this match.