Shakhtar is preparing for the match against Panathinaikos without Kivyn

• Shakhtar is preparing for the match against Panathinaikos without Kivyn
• The team has already passed two stages of qualification
• The coach emphasized the importance of fan support

This is reported by Ukrainian Football, Terrikon.

The football club Shakhtar from Donetsk is preparing for the match against the Greek Panathinaikos as part of the third qualifying round of the Europa League. This match is scheduled for 21:00 Kyiv time at the Olympic Stadium in Athens.

The head coach of the team, Arda Turan, noted that Shakhtar has already passed two stages of qualification, including victories in matches against Ilves (6:0, 0:0) and Beşiktaş (4:2, 2:0). In this regard, the team has experience and confidence before this important match against Panathinaikos.

A significant loss for Shakhtar will be the absence of Kivyn, which will affect the team's strategy. The coach emphasized that there are other players in the team who can fill this position, but he noted that Kivyn is an important player.

Turan also drew attention to the discipline of Panathinaikos, stating that this team has experienced players who can influence the outcome of the match. Shakhtar's players are focused on the victory and hope for the support of the fans.

The match will take place at the Olympic Stadium, which accommodates nearly 70 thousand spectators. Previous matches of Shakhtar at this stadium show that Greek fans actively support their team.

Tags: Sport/Football/UEFA Europa League