Dynamo plays against Paphos in the Champions League: how Shovkovskyi prepares the team for revenge.
Kyiv's 'Dynamo' is preparing for the match against 'Paphos' in Cyprus on August 11, where they will play the corresponding match of the third qualifying round of the Champions League. In the confrontation in Poland, 'Dynamo' lost with a score of 0:1.
The head coach of 'Dynamo', Oleksandr Shovkovskyi, shared his impressions regarding the upcoming match, — quote from the club's press service.
Shovkovskyi noted that after the match against 'Rukh' and the trip to Cyprus, the team had to recover quickly, which led to rotation in the lineup in the previous match. The coach praised the 27 players on the roster for the opportunity for even distribution of the load. Regarding the opponent's advantage, who did not play on the weekend, Shovkovskyi refused to give definitive answers, noting: 'How am I supposed to know if this is an advantage or not? Not only the gameplay rhythm matters, but also the analysis of calm preparation. The result will show in tomorrow's game,' commented the coach.
Regarding the opponent's tactics, Shovkovskyi emphasized that the team is ready for any changes. 'We must be ready for any scenarios. 11 players will take to the field, who will play one of the best matches,' added the specialist.
It is also worth noting that a new analyst has started working in Oleksandr Shovkovskyi's coaching staff.
The presented text conveys the impressions of the head coach of 'Dynamo', Oleksandr Shovkovskyi, regarding the upcoming match against 'Paphos' in Cyprus. The coach noted the team's preparation for the game, talked about the rotation of the lineup, and emphasized readiness for any situations during the match.
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