Oleksandr Shovkovskyi will lead his "Dynamo" Kyiv squad in another pre-season friendly today, July 16, as the Ukrainian champions continue their preparation for the upcoming season. The Kyiv team faces Croatian side "Osijek" in a match scheduled to begin at 18:00.
"Every pre-season match is crucial for us to build rhythm and test our tactical approaches," – Shovkovskyi might emphasize ahead of the encounter.
Today's friendly represents an important step in "Dynamo's" training camp schedule as they work toward defending their Ukrainian Premier League title. Last season ended with triumph for the Kyiv club, who claimed the championship, while their opponents "Osijek" finished seventh in the Croatian league standings.
By the way, an online broadcast of the match will be available for fans wanting to watch the Ukrainian champions in action during their pre-season preparations.
Will this friendly provide meaningful insights into "Dynamo's" readiness for the new campaign? The match against mid-table Croatian opposition should offer some valuable indicators about the team's progress under Shovkovskyi's guidance.
