Alexander ZUBKOV: “Shakhtar can even compete with Barcelona”

Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Alexander Zubkov answered journalists’ questions at the traditional press conference before the match against Barcelona in the 4th round of the Champions League group stage.

– Alexander, before the first match against Barcelona, ​​the team was given a new coach. How good are Shakhtar’s chances of winning now compared to the game in Spain?

– We know who we will play with, but we will not give up three points. So I hope we will show our teeth tomorrow.

– The new coach arrived recently and has already managed three matches: against Barcelona, ​​​​the Cup quarter-final and Dinamo. How are you players helping Marino adapt?

– Of course, everything happened very quickly and we were already getting to know each other in this process. There were two matches, a few training sessions, so for now we are trying to get used to the new conditions, we want to play with the ball more, we are growing together.

– How do you adapt to your interaction with Giorgi Gocholeishvili, considering the disqualification of Efim Konoplya?

– They have the same functions, so honestly there are no problems.

– Do you prefer Shakhtar’s unique playing style in big matches like Barcelona, ​​or will the result prevail?

– I think the second half in Spain showed that we can even compete with Barcelona. Therefore, I hope that we will act like this from the first minutes tomorrow.

– Tomorrow is the second match at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg. What’s the atmosphere like in this arena?

– Great atmosphere! I hope our fans will come to the stadium tomorrow and support us together with the German fans.

The match “Shakhtar” – “Barcelona” will be played on November 7 at 19.45 Kiev time.