The captain of Dynamo talks about the upcoming match against Chertanovo, returning to a familiar arena, and the impact of their victory over Yenisey
— For the first time in many years, you will enter the Chertanovo Arena not wearing a Chertanovo T-shirt. What feelings and emotions do you have before this match?
— I'll be coming back to the place where I spent so much time. I can't say yet what my feelings will be. Of course, the match is special for me. I know many girls at Chertanovo, I miss everyone, I will be happy to meet them all and play with them exactly at this stadium.
— How has Chertanovo changed compared to last season?
— Visually, in terms of the game, the girls have become very well-versed in controlling the ball a lot, and they've also improved technically.
— What kind of football does Chertanovo play now?
— Chertanovo is a young team, but very organized. Tactically, I also really like that they control the ball a lot and often. That appeals to me.
— Perhaps it has something to do with the change of coach?
— In Chertanovo, they always promoted ball control, medium and short passes. It's just that now it really stands out — there are a lot of players who take the initiative and keep the ball well at their feet
— The first round match of the Super League ended in a 1-1 draw (https://w.fcdm.ru/fixtures/detail/2024-superliga-5959/), with Dynamo having to play catch-up. Why was that game so difficult?
— Yulia Bessolova should have scored in the first minutes of that match (laughs). Then everything could have turned out differently.
I'll say it again — it's always hard to play against Chertanovo because they have good teamwork and fight with everyone, regardless of their opponent.
— What kind of game do you expect now?
— I think due to the features of the stadium (small field), they will close up and move compactly, thus preventing us from breaking through their defense. It won't be easy, we are preparing. We'll see the result on Saturday.
— The victory over Yenisey (https://w.fcdm.ru/fixtures/detail/2024-superliga-zfk-dynamo-zfk-enisei-5970/) in the previous round has given the team confidence. How are you approaching the next match?
— As always, the mood is combative. We are well aware that we don't even have a chance to draw — we need an outright victory and three points
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