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 don'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 last 16 . The Toffees currently lead the tie 2-1 on aggregate . Martinez says the poor condition of the pitch will cause problems .