Dynamo Kiev Vs. Manchester United Match Preview

Dynamo Kiev coach Josef Szabo is taking a cautious approach to Tuesday's Champions League clash with Manchester United. The veteran coach, who took over at the helm for the fourth time last month, acknowledges overcoming Sir Alex Ferguson's men will not be easy but insists his team will not be overawed by the occasion. He told the pre-match press conference: ``They United have proved in their play that they are one of the best teams in the world and led by one of the best and most stable bosses around.

``To say that we will definitely go out and win against them would be silly. ``But as the saying goes, `if you are afraid of wolves, then don't go in the forest'. ``When going out onto the field of play, you cannot be afraid. ``There will be butterflies, I can't deny, but after the warm-up those nerves disappear. ``I don't think we should fear Manchester United. It's possible to play against the English. You just have to show character.

``Against English clubs you have to play with the utmost caution - one mistake can cause big problems. ``Therefore, above all else, I'll be calling for extreme caution from my players.'' Dynamo have lost their opening two Group F matches and need to avoid defeat against the English champions if they are going to keep any dreams of qualification for the next stage alive.

Defender Andriy Nesmachny is fully aware that a loss would spell the end of his side's hopes. ``If we are defeated, then we lose all hope of progressing from the group,'' he said. ``The lads are built up to beat Manchester United, to find the key that will unlock our opponents and earn three points. ``That's going to be very important for us.''

Dynamo have been boosted by news that Brazilian Michael looks set to return up front after missing the 2-1 defeat to Sporting Lisbon, but former Tottenham striker Sergei Rebrov is still nursing an injury and will miss Tuesday's game. There is also a question mark over the participation of midfielder Taras Mikhalik because of an ankle injury.

Despite some shaky performances of late for both club and country, veteran goalkeeper Aleksandr Shovkovsky is expected to keep his place in goal. United, meanwhile, will be looking to maintain their 100% start to Group F in the Ukrainian capital. Ferguson feels Wayne Rooney's fledgling strike partnership with Carlos Tevez bears all the hallmarks matching the deeds of Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke.

Although many pundits felt Rooney and Tevez were too alike to forge an effective union, their two games together so far suggest otherwise. Four goals against Wigan immediately before the international break and another four at Aston Villa straight afterwards have quelled all talk of the Red Devils' early-season scoring struggles.

Ferguson is now preparing to let Rooney and Tevez loose on the European stage for the first time in the Olympic Stadium. ``We have had some fantastic partnerships at this club over the years,'' said Ferguson. ``The first season with Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke was incredible but most of them do take time. ``What you have to remember is that Wayne is 22 next week and Carlos is only 23, so they are only young players.

In three or four years it might be something special. ``Both have great attributes. They have speed and courage and they are able to beat a man, so all the things are there.'' Nemanja Vidic is in line for a recall after missing Saturday's win at Villa following concussion. Cristiano Ronaldo will play after sitting out the four-goal rout at Villa Park, with countryman Nani most likely to stand down.