- You have already faced Shakhtar three times and three times Dynamo were defeated. What can you tell about those games?
- Shakhtar superiority was notable, especially last autumn. As for the last game, there was a fair contest, we opened the score, but then conceded twice.
- Have you already realized that all games between Dynamo and Shakhtar are more important than the rest?
- I knew about it even before my transfer to Dynamo. There are such matches in every league.
- What are Dynamo strong points this season?
- Our strong point is a good squad. We must play better and better.
- Dynamo have started playing faster. Is it one of Oleh Blokhin’s requirements?
- Sure, this is the only way to win in modern football. New players have joined our team and we have started attacking faster.
- You will have no easing-off for a couple of months as Denys Harmash has picked up an injury. Don’t you experience psychological pressure?
- We all hope that Denys will recover soon. As for me – I’ll play as a halfback. I feel sure of myself.
- Four newcomers took the field at once as Dynamo faced FC Sevastopol. Was it difficult to achieve mutual understanding with them?
- We need time to achieve good teamwork. Still we must win every game. It’s a difficult period, but we must go through it.
- What are your impressions of Shakhtar play this season?
- Their squad has also been changed. At the moment they don’t demonstrate such play, they did last season.
- Several leaders have left Shakhtar. Has it influenced Donetsk side play?
- Sure, it has. Those players were leaders of the team.
- Last time Dynamo grabbed points in Donetsk six years ago. Will you be satisfied is the forthcoming game ends in a draw?
- No, I won’t. We’re going to win in Donetsk.
