Jozef Szabo assesses Dynamo's chances against Shakhtar
Former Ukraine national team coach Jozef Szabo is skeptical about whether Dynamo Kyiv can challenge Shakhtar for the title next season.
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Ukrainian football has long been defined by the rivalry between Shakhtar Donetsk and Dynamo Kyiv. Combined, the two clubs have secured 34 of the 35 available championship titles, maintaining their status as the league's dominant forces.
Former Ukraine national team head coach Jozef Szabo remains doubtful that the landscape will change significantly in the upcoming season. According to the veteran coach, the competitive balance will heavily depend on Shakhtar's roster stability and their transfer activity.
It is hardly likely. A lot depends on what kind of squad Shakhtar will field and whether they will sell players. Where are the 'miners' strong? It is when their squad is largely filled with legionnaires. Jozef Szabo
Szabo emphasized that the path ahead for Dynamo will be difficult. Despite winning the Ukrainian Cup, the team needs to work hard and strive for better performances to establish themselves as true contenders once again.