This 'Playing it out from the Back' tactic is a bit rubbish when the opponents knows that you'll be doing it and put pressure you straight away. Couple of times now that Shakhtar nearly been punished, and it's happened a few times for Arsenal this season as well. Nowt wrong with the keeper just booting it from time to time if needs be.
Decent game this, Shakhatar - Hoffenheim so far. Hoffenheim very dangerous on the counter attack, and Shakhtar always seems to be entertaining in the CL.
I don't believe for a second that he "refused to play", reckon it's another lie from the regime and they probably told him not to play to avoid injuries as they thought a sale would be imminent.
Siem actually looked half decent the couple of times he was fit. Luuk looked like he had never played football before Was a token late January loan, so not surprised anyone would forget about him like.