– This will be a very good experience for us. Some players are in their second year on the team, like me, and some are only playing in their first year. Whatever the name of the opposing team, at this stage the opponents are always strong. However, there were also good teams in the earlier stages. It will be very interesting, we are preparing, adjusting and will do everything to win.
– You are purposefully preparing for the match, which, although it will be a home match for Dynamo, will be held in Antalya, Turkey. What do you expect from him?
– I can say that we will give all our strength to win and move on – I promise you that.
– “Atletico” usually scores a lot in their matches, should we expect a productive game?
– Since I am a goalkeeper, I hope that we will play effectively in attack, and “to zero” in defense (smiles).
– Do you feel that the team has the strength to pass this opponent and get to the next stage?
– Of course. Everything depends on us. The opponent is really good. We respect every team we play against, especially in the UEFA Youth League. “Atlético” Madrid is a giant of European football, so I can only express respect. But we are “Dynamo” Kyiv and, I repeat, we will do everything for the sake of victory. We came here for this, prepared for this match, held two training sessions a day and gave all our strength.
– Can weather conditions affect the upcoming game?
– I think it doesn’t matter whether it’s raining, sunny, or snowing. In such matches, you don’t look at the weather – you just go out on the field and give all your strength. But if it rains, it’s okay – we’ve already gotten used to it during training. He comes here several times a day, and once he went two days in a row.
Source: sport.ua