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Shaktar Donetsk -1.5 @ 1.75 2.5u testas då lagen möttes senast i Augusti och Shaktar lekte hem 5-0.
Shaktars form borde hålla sig inför denna cup match. Dom saknar ett par spelare men tror inte det ska bli något problem:

- Mister, Kucher did not take part in today’s training session. Did he suffer a serious injury?
- The problem is with his knee. We are trying to treat it conservatively, but if it does not help he will have to undergo an operation.

- A week prior to the match vs Roma you are playing an away game vs Sevastopol. Are you going to stick with first team players or will you provide other players with an opportunity to play in this fixture?
- The championship is resuming and this is very important. And only after Sevastopol we will be talking about Roma. Naturally, before the game, we will think about the starting line-up taking into account the championship regulations (4 Ukrainians must be in the squad). Therefore, Sevastopol come first and only then Roma.

- Will Fernandinho participate in the match against Sebastopol?
- No, he will not be playing till approximately April 1. Let us see, it is too early to say anything concrete concerning this issue.

- When are the team heading for Simferopol?
- In the evening, on March 2.

- Could you please clarify the situation involving de Rossi’s disqualification?
- We will not appeal against that decision again. The commission made its decision, so we will accept the fact that De Rossi will not be suspended.

- What is your take on Sevastopol? There is a new coach with a lot of new players been brought in...
- Unfortunately, this will be the first game and we do not have very much information. We know many players and trying to determine the squad, which a new coach will field. Obviously they are in a difficult situation and they will do everything possible to stay clear of relegation zone. We will be more focused on claiming the first place in the championship as it gives an opportunity to play Champions League football. It will certainly be a tough game because it is first the match in the second half of the championship. In addition, weather conditions worsen the situation. But in terms of preparation for the game against Roma we need a victory for the overall morale boost.

- Did Razvan Rat have a mini-vacation in connection with childbirth?
- Yes, he was not playing in the last match against Spartak (Nalchik); he flew to Donetsk to support his wife. Then, he immediately returned to his professional duties.

FC Shakhtar
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