04.08.2026 19:30
Shakhtar Donetsk Head Coach Arda Turan made statements after the 5-1 victory against Kudrivka in the first match of the season. Stating that they made many mistakes in team defense, Arda Turan said, "These mistakes are not like us. We will have a lot of trouble ahead. We need to improve our shortcomings."
Ukrainian representative Shakhtar Donetsk made a magnificent start to the league by defeating Kudrivka with a clear score of 5-1 in their first official match of the new season. Despite the emphatic victory, head coach Arda Turan's post-match warnings drew attention.
''THESE MISTAKES ARE NOT FOR US''
Speaking at the press conference held after the match, the Turkish coach highlighted the on-field issues rather than the lopsided score. Emphasizing that serious mistakes were made in team defense, Arda Turan said, "These mistakes are not for us. We will face big troubles ahead. We need to improve our weaknesses as soon as possible."
"WE ARE IN THE PREPARATION PERIOD"
Continuing his remarks, Arda Turan stated, "We are currently in the preparation phase. Yes, the victory is impressive, but there are also weak points we need to work on."