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Kiev boss's United worries

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Dynamo Kiev boss Oleg Luzhny is worried about their Champions League clash with Manchester United.

Luzhny believes he hasn't had enough time to prepare for the game

Stand-in Dynamo Kiev boss Oleg Luzhny is worried about Wednesday night's Group F clash with Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League at Old Trafford. His managerial worries come as the former Arsenal star has replaced Kiev boss Jozsef Szabo, who has been forced to stand down temporarily due to heart problems. The change of boss comes after Kiev conceded four goals to United just two weeks ago and Luzhny believes he has not had enough time to prepare for the game, which is being screened live on Sky Sports 2. Speaking on Tuesday, Luzhny said: "This is a big step for me and I do worry about tomorrow's game.

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"Manchester United are one of the best teams in the world and I have been here on quite a few occasions with Arsenal and found it difficult. "I have only had two or three days to prepare for this game and it is just not enough time." Luzhny has injury worries over star striker Sergei Rebrov, who missed the first meeting between the sides with a knee injury and is by no means certain to play a part. If Rebrov fails to make it, Luzhny's attacking options will be severely limited as top scorer Maksim Shatskikh is already definitely out. Despite his injury worries, rookie coach Luzhny still had time to praise Sir Alex Ferguson - who celebrates 21 years at the United helm this week. He said: "Sir Alex has achieved such great results during his time at United.
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"You can only admire his record. Everyone would like to do that. "I have not been in the job very long but I am already aware of the difference between playing and managing. "As a player, you can just look after yourself. "As a manager, you worry about everyone - and that is what I am doing."

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