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06 December 2021, 16:03 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Match Preview Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sheriff Champions League Dec 7, 2021

The UEFA Champions League Group D fixture, Shakhtar Donetsk vs. F.C. Sheriff Tiraspol, kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Tuesday, December 7, at the Metalist Stadium. Referee Donatas Rumšas (LTU) will be the man in the middle with a pair of extra eyes in the shape of the video assistant referee, Ricardo de Burgos (ESP).

Preview Shakhtar Donetsk Champions League, Dec 7, 2021

Preview Eliminated, Shakhtar Donetsk will only be playing for their pride on Tuesday when they make their final appearance in the star-studded arena of champions. Roberto De Zerbi’s side are rooted to the bottom of the table, without a win, and with only one point after 0W, 1D, and 4L. On UEFA Champions League Matchday 5, Shakhtar picked up a 2-0 defeat to Inter Milan, with Edin Dzeko (61’ & 67’) bagging the brace for a noteworthy numerical milestone on European soil. The Ukrainian outfit returns for this dead-rubber game after back-to-back victories across all competitions: WWLWW. Roberto De Zerbi could do as he pleases with the shape and personnel while handing out a few precious UEFA Champions League minutes to unfamiliar faces. Injury-hit, Shakhtar Donetsk could be without as many as three players. Júnior Moraes who picked up a cruciate knee ligament injury months ago, recently returned to training having failed to feature since April 24. However, an appearance could be deemed too soon. Meanwhile, recent addition Lassina Traoré is expected to miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury suffered against Inter Milan on UCL Matchday 2. A 4—2—3—1 formation with Fernando in attack is expected from Roberto De Zerbi for this game against Sheriff Tiraspol.

Preview Sheriff Champions League, Dec 7, 2021

Preview Sheriff Tiraspol failed to extend the remarkable start to their UEFA Champions League campaign beyond Matchday 2. Over the weekend, the club picked up a goalless draw against Petrocub in the Moldovan National Division, where they sit in 2nd place in the league of eight. The club has picked up only one defeat in five games across all competitions: WWLWD, and manager Yuriy Vernydub will aim for nothing less than a win to see his side leave on a high note. The 55-year-old, who has a 77% win rate (37W, 7D, and 4L) after 48 games in the coaching seat for Tiraspol, could line up with the 4—2—3—1 formation, having Momo Yansane at the top of the shape. The 24-year-old has scored six goals in eight appearances for the club in the domestic league and remains the club’s top scorer, along with Frank Castañeda. Fortunately, Yuriy Vernydub will have a fully fit squad available ahead of this fixture against Shakhtar Donetsk.

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