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

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.