Midfielder Gornyakov believes that in such a match players have a chance to reveal their abilities
Midfielder Shakhtar Artem Bondarenko spoke about the upcoming match with Arsenal in the third round Champions League 2024/25.
“I said that on paper this match looks the most difficult. Even if we take the last match with Atalanta, I think that it was also very difficult and the team is not easy. But Arsenal looks very unpleasant on the road. This is now perhaps one of the best teams in England. Now they have such a struggle with Manchester City. They are all strong individual players and teamwork. One of the best teams, it’s easier to say what they lack, because they have many strengths.”
“I think when you have players in the squad that cost 70 million each, then in every single match you can expect someone to shoot. But I like Saka and Odegaard the most. I’m not sure they will both play. I would single out these two players.”
“There is no special attitude from the coach. Everyone understands what a chance, what an opportunity for everyone to show themselves first and foremost and demonstrate what we can do as a team. The team reveals individuality. Football is such a sport that even if you are a good player, but the team is not playing well, then no one will pay attention to you.”
“The coach emphasizes that we must show our style and not be afraid to play. This is all. Because in such matches, so to speak, there is no pressure. We are playing Arsenal away, and everyone understands what kind of opponent they are. You can surprise him and show him that you really can.”
Shakhtar scored one point in two rounds and is in 27th place in the overall 2024/25 Champions League table. The Gunners have four points.
The match of the third round of the Champions League between Arsenal and Shakhtar will take place in London on October 22. Starts at 22:00 Kyiv time. The match will be officiated by a French team of judges led by Benoit Bastien.
Source: Sportarena
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