- This is your second training camp under Oleh Blokhin. Have you got used to his requirements?
- We work a lot at every training session. That’s not a novelty for me. It’s good that we’ve qualified for the Europa League playoffs. Thus we’ll have two training camps instead of three. We play many friendlies. I like that.
- Besides wins in friendlies enhance mood…
- That’s also important aspect of preparation. We play matches every second day and it’s noticeable that all performers regain physical conditions.
- Speaking about training sessions, what exercises were especially interesting?
- Serhiy Rebrov has shown us an exercise called Tottenham square. We form three teams, four players in each. One team tries to dispossess two other. There are many rules in this game.
- You play as supporting midfielder. What other functions can you perform on the pitch?
- I can’t imagine myself being a winger. I’ve got used to playing in midfield. I can also be a second forward.
- Is it comfortable for you to play alongside Miguel?
- Miguel is a very skillful and experienced player. Every game alongside him teaches me a lot.
- What are Oleh Blokhin’s main requirements?
- As a midfielder I must be able to dispossess opponents, start attacks of my team and score. As you see I have what to work on.
* photo by V. Rasner
