Dynamo U-19 head coach Igor Kostyuk summed up the match against Zorya (6:1) in the third round of the youth championship.
Igor Kostyuk (photo: fcdynamo.com)— Congratulations on your victory! The result is more than convincing, can we say that the team succeeded on the field?
— The account speaks for itself. We understood that we would play, let's say, with our main reserve, and the younger guys wanted to prove themselves. Because it was a fundamental game. We saw that they created chances, they combined a lot, there was a lot of struggle. In principle, the moments that we worked out in training, and the tactical scheme that we chose - they worked and we achieved results.
— Three players from the first team to strengthen — Is this a one-time promotion or will you continue to attract them?
- These players train with the first team, but do not have enough game practice. Therefore, they need to play, and the coaches of the first team give this game practice so that they are in good shape and can strengthen the main squad at any moment.
— What was the reason for replacing attacking midfielder Matkevich with defender Gusev?
- Gusev plays aggressively on the attack, and we strengthened his game a little to add speed. The Kremchanin was transferred to the left flank because the opposing team had problems there. This added speed to us and the flanks worked differently.
— Dynamo announced Samba Diallo for the season. Can you clarify the situation, are they counting on him in the club and, in particular, in the U-19 team?
- Samba is not a U-19 player. This is the decision of the coaching staff of the first team. I believe that this is a player who can add brightness, speed and creativity in attack.
— You said that you played today against your nearest reserve. Did any of the Zorya players like you today?
- I will not single out anyone, but I do not hide the fact that I really like this team. There are players there who will compete in the near future and, under favorable circumstances, will join our team. In general, Zorya plays, the coach offers them the kind of football that we preach. We play almost according to the same scheme that all football players are familiar with. The team is pretty, I think that in a few more rounds they will mature and take points from our competitors.
