RIZNYK: “Ter Stegen is a world-class goalkeeper. “There’s a lot to learn from him.”

Goalkeeper of Shakhtar Donetsk Dmitry Riznyk He shared his expectations from today’s match against Spanish Barcelona in the 4th round of the Champions League.

– You made your debut for Shakhtar in the Champions League relatively recently. Is it true that this is a private tournament? Can you feel it?

– Yes, of course. These are incredible emotions that are difficult to convey. If you visit the stadium and don’t feel it, you can’t put it into words. This is a huge tournament with the best teams in the world playing. These are very beautiful feelings.

– You played away against Barcelona two weeks ago and even had the opportunity to get a draw. However, unfortunately the match ended in defeat. What impressions did the match leave on you? Did your opponent behave as you expected?

– This is football. We didn’t manage to get a draw but it was a tough match. Barcelona is not an easy opponent. We played as the coach said: Don’t be afraid and play good football with a good team.

– Lewandowski did not play in the first match against Shakhtar. Now it’s ready to play. Do you have any concerns about having to deflect shots from one of the best strikers of our time?

– How can I say it, I’m nervous. There is no tension. This is an ordinary player. If our defenders don’t let him shoot, he won’t shoot. It depends on the rhythm of the game, how it will happen, the course of events. Because this is football and decisions will be made on the football field.

– You can’t ignore Ter Stegen’s work. His stability has saved Barcelona many times in times of crisis. Is this goalkeeper among your role models or do you still have other idols?

– This is, of course, a first-class goalkeeper. There is a lot to learn from him. His style of play. I really like kicking because he is such a good goalkeeper.

– So you see him as your idol?

– Someone. I learned a little bit from him and took a little bit of his style of play.

Let us remind you that the meeting will start at 19.45 Kiev time.