Yatsyk: Kharkiv is ready and wants to set the tone from the start

Kharkiv midfielder Oleksandr Yatsyk believes the team has done everything needed to be ready for the opening match of the new Ukrainian Premier League season. He feels the intense preseason work has put the squad in the right place. "The mood is positive and we are preparing for the opponent. The most important thing is to start well because that first result can set the tone for the whole campaign," Yatsyk said. The midfielder also spoke about settling into his new team, saying he feels great in the group and already has a better connection with his teammates on the pitch. He wants to help Kharkiv win matches. According to Yatsyk, the key for any team aiming high is unity and the guidance of the coaching staff. He added that this is effectively a new club after the rebrand, which carries real meaning for the team and for the city. Kharkiv open their league season on August 1 against Veres, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30.