'We are capable of getting a result against Arsenal'
Vorskla Poltava coach Vasyl Sachko has insisted his unfancied side can pull off an upset when they play Arsenal in the Europa League on Thursday.
Vorskla Poltava coach Vasyl Sachko has insisted his unfancied side can pull off an upset when they play Arsenal in the Europa League on Thursday.
The relative unknowns finished third in the Ukranian Premier League last season, and have only twice previously played in European competition.
"We have a planned stroll for the team," Sachko said. "We are not here as tourists, we are here to play, but we will have a walk around tomorrow as part of our warm-up.
"I have never been here as a fan, I haven't been here once but the impressions are the best they could be.
"Our club is writing history, writing history for our city and that is a huge honour for us. Our objective is to get the players to understand this. Our team is playing against Arsenal, we understand we are a modest club. We don't have any stars in our team.
"We haven't come here just for a stroll in the park, we understand that Arsenal are the favourites but nevertheless our team is capable of pulling off this feat.
"Arsenal are not a Europa League team, they are a Champions League team. We are going to motivate our players to play well and give a good account of themselves."