- Ruslan, aren’t you ready to work with no restrictions yet?
- Not yet. I’ve only started training individually with Mykhailo Mykhailov.
- How did you get injured? What was the recovery process like?
- As we were warming up before the game against Desna, I felt pain in my arm. It turned out I got a bicep rupture. I had a surgery in Munich in April. Then I was wearing a removable plaster cast for about two weeks. After that I returned home and worked individually.
- Who was supporting you throughout this tough period?
- Everyone was – family, coaches, teammates. It was very tough. Basically I didn’t touch the ball for two months.
- What kind of restrictions do you still have?
- I’m not allowed to fall yet. Before every session I do stretching under the guidance of Mykhailo Mykhailov. When coach is free, he works individually with me.
- Is being here beneficial for your reconditioning in terms of psychological state?
- Sure, it’s much more fun here. I’m really glad to be back. I missed the ball.
- When will you get back to full-fledged work?
- Doctors say I’ll have to work individually for two-three more weeks.
- Did you watch Euro-2020? Whom did you support beside Ukraine?
- Our guys have done a great job. I was also supporting Italy.
* photos by A. Lukatskyi
