- We realized that losing the ball in the midfield we create chances for our opponent. Opportunities Chelsea had were result of our mistakes. Of course we’ll work on that. Except for such episodes they had only one chance in the first half. We tried to control the game. In some aspects we succeeded. We’ll analyze this match to get ready for following games better.
- Did Dynamo experience pressure?
- The result is of great importance. We wanted to win and gladden our supporters. We did what coaching staff told us to.
- Defenders acted very confidently, especially Khacheridi. Did Yevhen’s presence influence the game?
- I don’t want to talk about anyone in particular. Anyway today we actually didn’t let Costa create chances.
- What will the game in London be like?
- It’s difficult to say. I guess Chelsea will play aggressively. We must control the ball.
- How did you recondition after defeat against Shakhtar from psychological point of view?
- Every game is special: different players, tactics etc. We analyzed Chelsea play seriously and studied their strengths and weaknesses. But for one episode we created chances for Chelsea ourselves.
- Will last matchdays be decisive?
- Every game is decisive for us.
- What did head coach tell you after the match?
- He thanked us for the game.
Answering Football 1 TV channel questions our skipper stated:
- First of all I want to thank fans, who came to support us. After the game against Shakhtar we watched a lot of video materials prepared by coaching staff. Chances our opponent had were result of our mistakes in the midfield. I guess after the first round the battle is still ahead.
- It seemed you were nervous in some episodes.
- I don’t know what you’re talking about. We were all excited, but only before the game.
- What kind of game should Dynamo fans expect in London?
- One of Chelsea strengths is set pieces as they gave such player as Willian. We must be ready for that. If we control the ball they use counterattacks. I guess in London they’ll apply serious pressure. We’ll try to cope with that as we did in Kyiv.
* photo by V. Rasner
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