Ihor Kostyuk: 'Universitatea is a strong opponent that deserves respect'

Dynamo Kyiv head coach Ihor Kostyuk shared his thoughts ahead of the first round of Europa League qualifying against Romanian side Universitatea Cluj-Napoca. 'Universitatea is a good team that deserves respect. We've analyzed them and know we're facing a tough challenge. They have a balanced squad, experienced players, and a clear game plan. We're approaching this match with maximum seriousness,' Kostyuk said. The Dynamo boss also emphasized that his side is ready for the challenge and focused solely on victory. 'We want to advance, so we're only thinking about a positive result. All players are fit, there are no squad issues,' he added. The match between Dynamo and Universitatea is scheduled for the upcoming week. It will be the first-ever meeting between the two clubs in European competition.