“Shakhtar’s havbek answered the question before playing the Champions League with Borussia D”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
– The difficult situation with the chances of going on, so how does the team adjust and motivate itself?
– Of course, we are aware of the situation in the standings before the last round of the main stage of the Champions League, this to some extent affects the mood of the team, but we can assure that we, representatives of such a club as “Shakhtar”, always set ourselves one goal, Namely – to win the victories, to please their fans with bright achievements on the football field, including the result. Therefore, there are no problems with motivation, and I can assure that tomorrow we will go to the field to fully surrender and demonstrate our best qualities.
– I want to hear your opinion about the format of the Champions League, because the team plays in January, which is quite atypical for Ukrainian football. So how do you spend this time when you do not have UPL matches and a team can train and prepare a week?
– Still, I tend to be more difficult for us in view of physical condition. When you are constantly in a game tone, you spend at least one game a week, it is better for you as a football player, for health. Training is, of course, good, but still the best physical form and condition is stored with regular play. However, we cannot influence this situation, so there are training and friendly meetings, and it is important even in this format to be professionals and teach 100 percent. As for me, we completely managed to have it in the match with Brest, we were able to entertain the fans with a good victory and, most importantly, a bright game. I am sure that we have the strength to repeat this achievement and tomorrow too.
– In the past, five Brazilians, as well as five Ukrainians, came out at the base. Tell me, what language did you speak during the game and was it easier to communicate with partners on the football field?
– Speaking of such basic communication moments, of course, it is always easier to communicate in the mother tongue. But in Shakhtar, as Mr. very often loves to say, there is no division into nationality: the only nation is Shakhtar in the team. And when we win victories, they are not given by Brazilians or Ukrainians, Shakhtar is obtained. In the previous game with Brest, we could see excellent international interaction. Many of our Ukrainian partners created great opportunities for us, helped to distinguish the Brazilians, and the Brazilians helped the Ukrainians. Therefore, I am absolutely convinced that, yes, the communication moment was important, but not decisive.
– Do they follow your performances at home and will Shakhtar in Brazil be supported tomorrow?
– Yes, of course, I can assure that there is very much interest in Brazil in each Shakhtar match. Unfortunately, as you could guess, it is difficult to see the matches of the Ukrainian Championship in Brazil for a variety of reasons, but the Champions League is the showcase that you have the opportunity to see around the world, including my native country. So I can confidently say that many of my relatives, friends and just people in Brazil will follow the tomorrow’s duel, and we will be able to please them with a good game and confirm once again that their interest is not possible.