About the game in Tampere and the immediate prospects of the Arda Turan team in this tournament exclusively site Sport.ua The former Shakhtar midfielder and the national team of Ukraine told Valery Kryvensov.
-Valery Sergiyovych, in the match and response against Ilves, how much did Shakhtar get involved?
– It is difficult for me to say about interest, but the fact that the team tried and wanted to score, it was visible to the naked eye. The Pitmen were playing three to four balls.
– But the wards of the Turani and in the first match tried and scored six goals.
– It happens.
– After the duel in Slovenia, was relaxed?
– I don’t think. Still, it should be borne in mind that a new coach came to the team, to which the team is just adapting. New requirements are accepted, the mentor is introduced to the wards, and different combinations occur on the field. The same reeds were put by a support midfielder … And do not forget that the play-answer took place on an artificial cover, which also needs to be used.
– A major change in the starting composition is due to the result of the first match or Arda Turan wants in official matches when such an opportunity falls, it is better to study his wards?
– The account of the first duel allowed the mentor to experiment in the second game.
– What did you point out for yourself as a specialist in Shakhtar’s game?
– Again, new requirements, schematic location on the principle of “Barcelona” – 4 – 3 – 3. Movement, bursting, liberation of flanks, high pressing in the middle zone. But it takes time to bring all this to automatism. However, it is now clear that physically the team is ready better than last year during this period of time.
– Now you have more optimistic expectations from Shakhtar than it was a year ago?
– Yes. It is evident that Arda Turan does not give the wards, he holds everyone in tone, for him there is no authority. And given the fact that everyone wants to play, the players will prove their ability to prove their ability.
– Shakhtar created so many moments for the past game that they would have enough for several matches, but did not implement any. Is it a worrying call on the eve of more responsible matches?
– It is all about psychology. Whatever it is, it is not easy to set up the team to the game after such a great victory. I am sure that in the next qualification in the duel against Besiktash everything will be different. There the price of one mistake can be catastrophic.
– Which of the Pitmen in the game with Ilves did you remember the most?
– The same Ocheretko looked good, in the first half he liked Azarov, who was active, often connected to attacks and had time to defense. There was always a traiore, however, it did not always reach the balls. Many played at their high level, the same Bondarenko, Bondar.
– ahead of the confrontation with the “bushiktash”. Who is the favorite of this confrontation?
– This is a difficult question. Two approximately equal teams will meet. It will be important here who in what condition will fit these duels.
– Miners will have at least a minimal advantage over rivals, given that the Turks have not yet played official matches?
– I want to believe it (smiles), but as it will be, they will only show the fights themselves.
– What Arda Turan heads is Shakhtar, gives additional news to the Ukrainian team?
– Of course, at some points the Turkish mentor will emphasize the attention of their wards, but on the field the decision is made by football players, which are two big differences.
– But for Arda Turan will it be a fundamental battle?
– I think yes. From the Turkish press will be increased. The excitement around these matches, in my opinion, will be crazy.
– Shakhtar will motivate the motivation, given their unsuccessful last season?
– Of course. Last season, the Miners were clearly not gleaming, although there were good duels on the European major, there was simply no result. And now for newly arrived players or for those players who are not so long ago in the team, it is important to play well, because they are monitored, and it is necessary to type points in the piggy bank of the coefficients for Ukraine. Shakhtar needs to be rehabilitated to the fans, and in all tournaments. And the potential for this team has.
Source: Sport.ua