- What were your players’ physical conditions after vacation?
- Before the vacation goalkeepers got individual training program just like other players. According to medical examination they fulfilled it properly and thus were in good conditions. Early in the training camp we paid special attention to stamina. Now we’re doing to focus on speed characteristics. At training sessions we simulate possible game situations.
- Is it more effective fore goalkeepers to do some special exercises or to train with the rest of the team?
- There are some types of training goalkeepers do on their own, but then they join the team. It’s all important for making headway.
Goalkeepers do strength exercises with their teammates. Usually two keepers work with me and two – with the main group. They often play in “squares” as they must be able to perform straight passes.
- Dynamo are about to play several sparrings. Will goalkeeper take the field in turn?
- At this training camp all goalkeepers will get equal amount of game practice.
- Does Serhiy Rebrov demand something special from goalkeepers?
- Today goalkeepers must be able to start attacks of their team like 11th outfield player. That’s why they play in “squares” with other performers. Still there must be no unnecessary risk in keepers’ play.
- Dynamo team captain is goalkeeper. How difficult is it for him to perform his main duties and be the skipper?
- I think it doesn’t matter whether outfield player or goalkeeper is a skipper. First of all teammates and coaching staff must trust this person completely.
- Olexandr Shovkovskyi has set a new record in number of appearances for Dynamo. How long will he play in your opinion?
- Only God knows that, but I can say that he still has all necessary qualities to play on the top level. I’m talking about reaction, technical skills and his ability to lead the team. It’s impossible to overestimate his experience. Let’s hope he won’t suffer injuries.
- Maxym Koval featured for FC Hoverla Uzhhorod on loan for half a year. How can you estimate his play for this team?
- I think time he’s spent in Hoverla was useful for him as he got much game practice. That’s always important for goalkeeper. Some matches were good for him and some weren’t. Anyway it’s all in Maxym’s hands.
- What can you say about horizons of Artur Rudko?
- All goalkeepers are on equal footing. Each of them has a chance to become the first team regular.
Ihor Bondarenko
* photo by A. Lukatskyi
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