- Matches after internationals’ return are always difficult. Performers are in different physical conditions and psychological state. I think it is deserved for Dynamo. It’s a pity that Arsenal have faced such difficulties, but players fight till the end.
- What’s wrong with Shovkovskyi?
- I don’t know yet. I suppose doctors will arrive at verdict on Monday. He asked for substitution. Maybe his old injury is the problem.
- Did you expect the early opener to ease the game for your team?
- Actually the pitch wasn’t of perfect quality. A lot of passes were not straight. As for the goal…We scored twice and then lost concentration.
- After the break Dynamo were not very active. Were players keeping the game against FC Thun in mind?
- Maybe Thun or maybe home. I don’t know. Anything could happen. Arsenal had two goal-scoring opportunities. Any rebound could result in goal.
- Many young performers took the field against Arsenal. Is it a kind of squad rejuvenation?
- We played several practice matches against Dynamo-2 and reserve team. Let’s wait till winter. Then we’ll decide who deserves special attention.
- Dynamo president stated that you would have assistant coaches. Did he mean only Fedorov?
- I had no talk with president about that. Fedorov helps me just like Rebrov. He can also work with defenders individually.
- Fans support the team, but sometimes they do it near miss. Would you like to make some statement as for that?
- It’s not a pleasure to play behind closed doors. Fans can let the team down. One must know when enough is enough. I’m talking not only about supporters, but also about media. Sometimes there’s too much criticism.
* photo by A. Lukatskyi
