"Arda is a special guy... He doesn't care about the war, he's not afraid, nothing. And he's always using a lot of energy. You will see on Thursday evening. He's running on the line, I think three to four kilometres every game."
"What makes Shakhtar's story even more incredible is that home fixtures in Europe since that opening game in Slovenia have been at Krakow's Henryk Reyman Municipal Stadium, almost 1,000 miles from Donetsk."
"If Crystal Palace's players are feeling the rigours of a marathon season, they should spare a thought for their Conference League semi-final opponents, Shakhtar, who host Thursday's first leg in Krakow."
Arda Turan, after leaving Eyupspor, expressed a strong desire to manage Shakhtar Donetsk, showing no fear of the ongoing war. Shakhtar has faced significant challenges, playing home fixtures far from Donetsk due to the conflict. The team has been exiled, hosting matches in various cities, and their travel for European fixtures has been arduous. Turan's energetic coaching style is evident as he runs several kilometers along the touchline during matches, demonstrating his commitment to the team despite the difficult circumstances.
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