Dynamo Kyiv captain Serhiy Sidorchuk spoke about signing a new contract with the club and preparing the team for the start of the season.
Sergei Sidorchuk— They say that the captain has no right to leave the ship. After nine years at Dynamo, would it be hard to imagine you at another club?
— I did not think in such categories. I signed a new contract with Dynamo, because this is my native club and home.
- Eleven trophies in 9 years - is this just the beginning?
— God forbid, new achievements will be just around the corner.
- What is the condition of the team based on the results of the training camp?
- There is a slightly blurred feeling about sparring. If you remember, the winter training camp went much better in terms of results, and now it was a little more difficult. Perhaps the reason is complex logistics and a large number of moves. But when there is a positive result in sparring, it is easier to work. Therefore, now there is a little nervousness, but it is inherent in the preparation for the Champions League matches. As for physical condition, I think we are well prepared.
- Does constant moving have a strong effect on the team?
— Yes, it does. Now we are like a wandering camp. Travel leaves its mark. However, in the situation that has developed in our country, we have no moral right to complain about this.
- Did the warm welcome of Dynamo in Poland raise morale?
“It’s always nice to be greeted like that. Everyone knows what relations between Ukraine and Poland have been like lately, how the Poles help us. Dynamo Kyiv is a big brand representing Ukraine. Such a meeting was very pleasant for us and, to be honest, even unexpected. Therefore, we were even a little confused at first, but when the loaf was brought out, it turned out that we have similar traditions.
I should note that we were very warmly welcomed in Poland both during the first charity match with Legia in Warsaw and when the Ukrainian team played in Lodz.
- In the context of friendly relations between Poland and Ukraine, did Tomasz Kedziera also demonstrate the brotherhood of peoples by his return to Dynamo?
- Yes, Dynamo is his club, and Tomas confirmed this once again with his return.
- For whom will Dynamo play in the confrontation with Fenerbahce?
- Of course, we will play for the whole of Ukraine, Ukrainian fans and those guys who are now defending our state. For every match, without exception, we go out with thoughts about them.
