Serhiy Kravchenko: Drawing FC Copenhagen is the toughest challenge for Polissya
Polissya assistant coach Serhiy Kravchenko shared his thoughts on the upcoming Conference League opponent, labeling FC Copenhagen a formidable challenge.
Сергій Кравченко, polissyafc.com
Polissya assistant coach Serhiy Kravchenko has reacted to the draw for the second qualifying round of the 2026/27 UEFA Conference League. The Zhytomyr-based club is set to face Danish side FC Copenhagen in matches scheduled for July 23 and 30.
Honestly, the draw is not great. It is truly the hardest and strongest opponent possible. They are a constant participant in the Champions League and Europa League. Serhiy Kravchenko
Kravchenko highlighted the high level of the Danish team, noting their powerful squad and the quality of players such as Cornelius, Delaney, and Elyounoussi. He also drew on his personal experience playing against the club while with Dnipro in the Champions League qualifiers.
In the previous European campaign, Polissya successfully navigated two qualifying rounds, defeating FC Santa Coloma and Paks, before being eliminated in the play-offs by Fiorentina. Despite the difficult draw, the club's coaching staff remains committed to thorough preparation and fighting to advance to the next round.