Everton boss Roberto Martinez feels the poor condition of the pitch at Dynamo Kiev 's Olympic Stadium is ' a concern ' - but he is sure it will be just as problematic for one side as the other in Thursday 's Europa League last-16 second-leg encounter . Rather than training on the pitch at their opponents ' stadium as they normally would , Martinez ' men did a session on the running track surrounding the playing surface - while the turf was covered by a protective sheet - following their arrival in Ukraine on Wednesday . And when asked about the state of the grass , the Spaniard said at his pre-match press conference : 'The pitch is a concern for both teams . Everton boss Roberto Martinez has expressed concerns over the quality of Dynamo Kiev 's pitch . Everton players train ahead of their Europa League round of 16 second-leg with Dynamo Kiev . Everton currently lead the tie 2-1 on aggregate following their win at Goodison Park in the first-leg . With the pitch covered up , Everton players are made to train on the running track that surrounds it . Martinez has warned that the poor quality pitch could be a problem for both Everton and Dynamo Kiev . 'Dynamo Kiev are a technical team and they need a good pitch , and we are exactly the same . ' I do n't think it will play a big part in terms of giving a favour or advantage to either of the two sides . ' I think it is a little bit of a shame for the game of football that the pitch is not going to be in perfect condition . 'But you have to adapt to whatever surface you play on . ' An Everton coach leads the players in a series of stretches on the running track around the pitch . Leighton Baines ( left ) stretches alongside Everton team-mate Luke Garbutt at the Olympic Stadium .
Everton take on Dynamo Kiev in the Europa League Thursday . The Toffees currently lead the tie 2-1 on aggregate . Martinez says the poor condition of the pitch will cause problems .