Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan answered the questions of the club’s press service reporter before the Champions League match with Chelsea.
– Henrich, you had to watch the team’s last game from the stands due to suspension. Do you suffer more for the team from there or when you are on the pitch?
– You always suffer in different ways. Of course, it’s not nice when the team is playing and you can’t help your teammates, even though you want to. Therefore, you are more excited than the football players on the field.
– Do you feel that “Shakhtar” went to London as the leader of the group?
– We came to London to play with “Chelsea”. We will show what we are capable of. And if we manage to achieve a positive result, then we will be the leader.
– What was impressive about the first match with “Chelsea” two weeks ago?
– We prepared very well for that match. But it will be a completely different football in London. Chelsea, I’m sure, have studied our game and know us better now. A difficult match is expected.
– Champions League matches are different from championship matches. Here both teams attack, want to win…
– Yes, of course, they are different games. But playing with different clubs is much more interesting than playing in the league with the same opponents. In championship matches, you can make mistakes, but you won’t always be punished for them. But in the Champions League, your mistake will practically lead to a goal.
– In other words, skill is more effective in such games?
– Yes, you feel that you can’t make a mistake. Need to be more focused.
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