Andriy Yarmolenko: Dynamo Kiev "optimistic" for Manchester City trip

Andriy Yarmolenko from Ukraine celebrates after scoring the first goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 Play-off for Final Tournament, First leg between Ukraine and Slovenia at Lviv Arena on November 14, 2015 in Lviv, Ukraine.
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Dynamo Kiev are aiming to produce a better display in the second leg of their Champions League tie against Manchester City, according to winger Andriy Yarmolenko.

Andriy Yarmolenko has insisted that Dynamo Kiev are in "optimistic" mood ahead of their Champions League clash at Manchester City.

The Ukrainian outfit make the trip to the Etihad Stadium up against a 3-1 deficit from the first leg.

Nevertheless, Yarmolenko has stressed that the Kiev squad are determined to produce an improved display tomorrow night.

"We haven't just come here to play but to win," the winger told reporters.

"We lost 3-1 at home so we don't have a great chance of getting through, but we are optimistic and prepared to put on a good performance for the supporters."

Yarmolenko, 26, has been linked with a move to the Premier League over recent weeks.

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