Arda Turan calls for respect from players

Shakhtar Donetsk beat their arch-rivals Dynamo Kyiv 3-0 in the last 16 of the Ukrainian Cup to reach the quarter-finals. After the match, however, attention focused less on the result on the pitch and more on head coach Arda Turan's talk to his players in the dressing room.

Footage shared on the club's official accounts under the title "Respect from the boss" clearly showed Turan's leadership off the field. Pointing to the difficult conditions the country is facing, Turan asked his players to behave with restraint and responsibility.

The coach said it was natural to feel happy about the win, but that respect for the opponent must always come first. Asking for extreme care in social media posts, Turan stressed that players should stay away from content that could provoke fans or opponents.

Turan pointed out that no cup has been won yet and that arrogance is the biggest danger. He immediately turned his team's focus to the league and the matches ahead.

Shakhtar sit second on goal difference with 25 points from ten matches. The side, trailing leaders Polissya Zhytomyr, want to continue their form in the league.