Begiristain: City have a tough task against Dynamo Kyiv
Manchester City’s Champions League away leg against Dynamo Kyiv will be played behind closed doors.
“It will be a busy time in the Premier League then”.
The 51-year old also revealed his delight that they have topped a Champions League group for the first time and stated his belief that City are improving in the competition. City are a solid team, but we have played them before and had success.
Last month UEFA ordered Kyiv to play their next three European home games in an empty stadium as punishment for offences including racist behaviour by fans during a group game against Chelsea.
The weather sometimes doesnt help but we have to be ready. As for now chances are even. If we are physically ready we can progress.
City’s 2-1 aggregate defeat four years ago was memorable for a couple of classic Mario moments and Balotelli had to come in the first leg in Kyiv, which Roberto Mancini’s side lost 2-0, because he was allergic to the grass.
“I think they can not have their supporters, this is what I know, but they are a strong side”, he said. Its going to be tough. “Playing against Chelsea, they have shown they are a good side and it’s going to always be hard for us”.
Manuel Pellegrini’s men were handed a favourable draw in the last 16 of the competition as they avoided the likes of Paris Saint-Germain. The only thing we lack is the experience of such important clashes.
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