Vorskla unable to guarantee Arsenal match can go ahead after stadium move

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Tony Mogan28 November 2018

Vorskla Poltava say they are unable to guarantee their Europa League group stage clash with Arsenal can go ahead after a late venue change.

Thursday’s fixture was moved from Poltava to Kiev on Tuesday after the Ukrainian parliament voted to introduce martial law in parts of the country, not including either city.

Vorskla vice president Oleh Lysak says the club hasn't received confirmation from the Olympic Stadium that it will host the game. There are also unresolved questions about how ticket sales for two stadiums can be managed.

Lysak says "the Olympic Stadium hasn't given us any kind of confirmation or any other kind of answer."

Up to 500 Arsenal supporters have travelled to Ukraine for their side’s penultimate group game and have already been advised to travel to Kiev by train for tomorrow’s match.

Additional reporting from Press Association ​

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