Aris-Dynamo Kyiv: For the first qualifying step in the “hot” Vikelidis

Aiming to take the first step towards qualifying for the Conference League playoffs, Aris welcomes tonight (9:15 p.m., Novasports Prime, News Bulletin 247, sport-fm.gr) Dynamo Kyivin the first meeting between them for the 3rd qualifying round.

After their qualification against the Armenian Ararat, the Thessalonikis face the experienced in European competitions, Dinamo, wanting to get a positive result that will give them the right to go next week to… neutral Bucharest to claim the qualification with claims.

As far as the competitions are concerned, Apostolos Terzis will not have at his disposal Quique Saveriowho suffered a sprained ankle and was sidelined for the two games against the Ukrainians, while Jakub Brambetz, who hasn’t gotten over his injury. Of course he will also be absent Stick inwho left for Turkey and Gaziantep.

On the other hand, they took their places on the European list of Mars Alvaro Zamora and Montoya, who may get minutes in tonight’s game as well. Terzis is expected to line up his team with Cuesta under the posts, Fabiano, Odubajo, Ferrari and Matarita in defence, Zul and Djurasek in midfield, with Darinda up front and Carlson, Palma and Moron as an attacking trio.

“The degree of difficulty is great with Dinamo, they are a quality team, with distinctions in Europe and in their country. It is a big challenge for us. Aris is not afraid of anyone, the stadium will be full and we know the help that our world gives. We must follow our plan faithfully, not make mistakes and try to impose our rhythm. We are waiting for these games too, we want to show who Ares is, to hear the name of our team again in Europe. Dinamo is a very good team, with quality players. We are playing in our stadium, we know we will have 20,000 on our side, we want to win, that’s why we prepared”said at the press conference before the match Tolis Terzis.

As for her Dynamo, comes to tonight’s match without having played another European game, but has played two games for the Ukrainian league. In these he impressed offensively, scoring a total of 8 goals and winning 4-1 against Minai and 4-2 against Obolon.

“I have studied Aris, they have good attacking players and we know their team quite well. It’s our first game in Europe, I know Greek football and Aris. His fans are demonstrative, they will be next to their team. Aris has an experienced team with excellent players, he even made transfers a few days ago to strengthen. We have a young team, we lack experience. We couldn’t get good players, the foreigners left because of the war”said Dinamo coach Mircea Lucescu.

Possible lineups:



Ares (Terzis): Cuesta, Matarita, Odubajo, Fabiano, Ferrari, Jules, Jurasek, Darinda, Carlson, Palma, Moron

Dynamo Kyiv (Mircea Lucescu): Buschan, Timstyuk, Diachuk, Sirota, Dublinchak, Sidorchuk, Saparenko, Buyalski, Kabaev, Yarmolenko, Diallo

Referee: Jared Gilles (Australia)

Assistants: Davies, Leonard (England)

Fourth: Salisbury (England)